Going to film school need a portable solid laptop for video editing, using AVID and Photoshop ($1000-$1700 CA)

• Total budget and country of purchase: $1700 Canadian

• Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications to your requirements for the money? Pick or include any that apply.

I need a portable laptop with good spec’s the best bang for your buck solid battery life, a nice screen, keyboard and trackpad.

• How important is weight to you?

nothing to heavy i want it to be comfortable to carry to and from school in a bag, however i would rather a nice laptop than worry about the weight.

• Which OS do you require? Windows, Linux, Mac.

I’m running AVID so windows or Mac, and easy to hackintosh if at all possible so i can run final cut.

• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

I Don't really have a preference, at-least 1080p or more

• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. If you have no requirements, put N/A.

I would like to be able to game, i will be running AVID, Photoshop, premiere, and if possible final cut, however it's not a big deal if i can't. I’m fresh to course i taking so not really sure what software i will be using in the future.

• If you're gaming (leave blank if you put N/A above...), do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

1080p 60fps if not more

• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable business grade build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

Definitely a good touchpad and keyboard is a must, A good build would be nice too

• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.