What are the best windows based laptops for photographers?

[KlaraR]

Hi I am looking to buy a laptop for my photographic needs. I use both Lightroom and Photoshop.
I understand it should be with:
Core i7 processor
min 8 but preferred 16 GB RAM
graphics card
around 256 SSD and a 750GB hard drive with min 7200 rpm rotation speed
I need min 17" & 1920x1080 screen

There are zoo many to choose from and I like to find one with a black friday discount, but not sure which brand to go for? HP, Toshiba, Asus, Lenovo or Acer? no MAC pls.

Max budget $1500 but preferred to spend less. Might be able to upgrade in 6months time.

Thanks!

 

[ronintexas]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152551

This has 24GB of RAM and all the requirements you wanted (plus has a good GPU). It is on sale for $1599 ($500 off), plus it has a $100 rebate. There are a few configuration items on the link....

HP, Toshiba, ASUS, Lenovo, Acer and MSI all make good notebooks....the trick is finding them for the configuration/price point.

 

[KlaraR]

Thanks ronintexas!