I am a power user.
I intend to primarily run Windows 8.1. Later, I plan to install Gentoo Linux on a second hard drive. I would configure Gentoo Linux so I could either dual-booting (UEFI) or run it virtualized (VMware player) with direct access to the second HDD.
Specific Requirements:
CPU Mark: 7500+ (looking at i7-4700MQ)
Design: Dual HDD capable
Display: Touchscreen, 1920x1080, 15" or up
RAM: 8 GB+
Budget: $1250-ish
Video: HDMI out
Touchpad: Multitouch (for Win8 gestures)
Optional: Optical drive, 2-in-1, backlit keyboard
1. What is your budget?
$1500
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15" or higher
3. What screen resolution do you want?
1920x1080 or higher
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Either
5. How much battery life do you need?
1.5 hours, prefer CPU performance over battery
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
No gaming
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Virtual desktop (so emphasizing better CPU and 8GB RAM)
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
250GB or more
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
Any
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
3-4 years
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
Optional / any
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
Any
13. What country do you live in?
USA
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
See above
I intend to primarily run Windows 8.1. Later, I plan to install Gentoo Linux on a second hard drive. I would configure Gentoo Linux so I could either dual-booting (UEFI) or run it virtualized (VMware player) with direct access to the second HDD.
Specific Requirements:
CPU Mark: 7500+ (looking at i7-4700MQ)
Design: Dual HDD capable
Display: Touchscreen, 1920x1080, 15" or up
RAM: 8 GB+
Budget: $1250-ish
Video: HDMI out
Touchpad: Multitouch (for Win8 gestures)
Optional: Optical drive, 2-in-1, backlit keyboard
1. What is your budget?
$1500
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15" or higher
3. What screen resolution do you want?
1920x1080 or higher
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Either
5. How much battery life do you need?
1.5 hours, prefer CPU performance over battery
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
No gaming
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Virtual desktop (so emphasizing better CPU and 8GB RAM)
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
250GB or more
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
Any
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
3-4 years
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
Optional / any
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
Any
13. What country do you live in?
USA
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
See above
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