Best budget laptop for graphic artist?

[Alliecatastrophe]

I'm a graphic artist and I'm looking for the best bang for my buck. My budget is up to $800, willing to go a bit above, but I'd prefer not to.

Specs I’m aiming for:

8GB-16 of Ram; DDR2/3*
i5 or i7 dual core processor; at least 2ghz
SSD or HDSSD hybrid Hard Drive*
LED Monitor w/ at least 1920 x 1080 resolution*
IPS paneling; 8 bit*
And a dedicated graphics card*

Now, I know finding something like that under $800 is impossible, so I’m willing to be flexible so here are the specs I’m willing have some leeway on:

*Don’t need more than 8gb of ram, doesn’t HAVE to be DDR2/3
*SSD or HDSSD isn’t necessary but I would like to be able to switch out later
*I could use a LCD screen if I have to
*Don’t want to go lower than 8 bit, but willing to
*Might be willing to go a little under 1920 x 1080 resolution, but I’d really prefer to keep this
*Since I’m an artist, a dedicated graphics card is, again, preferred, but as long as I have a good processor, I think I’ll be okay

So, can anyone help out? [Keep in mind that I’ll be using this for digital painting, 2D animation, maybe some video editing and light gaming (Sims, dragon age, ect)].

Thanks in advance!

 

[velo3100]

Have you tried newegg?

 

[Alliecatastrophe]

Have you tried newegg?

Just did and it's nada for both, are you sure these two are the models you're thinking of? Maybe I'm putting in the wrong ones?

 

[velo3100]

Yes I am sure.