Laptop for graphic design -Australia, 15" , $1500 - $2000

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

$1500-$2000 AUD

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Prefer new but yes

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

Unsure

How important is weight and thinness to you?

Somewhat important

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

15 inches

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? graphic design, photo editing, photoshop, illustrator, no video editing

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

n/a

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

16gb ram

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