Recommend me a laptop for media editing?

What is your budget? I have about $1200 to spend.
What size notebook would you prefer? 16" laptop
Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. California
Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: I have never owned a laptop before b. Dislike:
Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? No.
What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Video production, and gaming
Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Both.
Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? Indie games like minecraft.
How many hours of battery life do you need?
Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? As long as there are multiple angle views online that is fine.
What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows 7

Screen Specifics

From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information.
Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen? Glossy

Build Quality and Design

Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? A little bit, I would prefer a sleek laptop to a large bulky one.
When are you buying this laptop? When I find one that is affordable and good.
How long do you want this laptop to last?

As long as possible

Notebook Components

How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?

CDRW/DVD-ROM

Posted Dec 29, 2011, 2:23 AM UTC