Durable Business Style Laptops

[CrumpleTone]

I'm on the market again for a well built laptop. I haven't bought a system since 2009 and my current system is still running strong. Running an Alienware M17x R1.

Laptop Musts;
- Strong very durable Case.
- Hardware that will last 5-6 years minimum.
- Large battery. Time is important.
- 17"+ Screen.
- Full keyboard.
- 4+ USB 3.0 Ports.
- HDMI Output.
- Dedicated Video - Used primarily for 3D Rendering (CAD; Modeling)

Laptop considerations;
- Great speakers; for a laptop.
- High resolution; no glare screen.
- Preferably not a chiclet style keyboard.

Price is obviously a factor; but there is not hard cap. I'm looking for suggestions, so hopefully someone will throw something at me.

 

[hang-the-9]

Battery life and 17" screen and system used for CAD is not a very easy thing to mix.

Look at the Lenovo Thinkpad P models, HP Z Book, Dell Precision laptops.

 

[spruce11]

are you gaming since Alienware M17x R1 was mentioned? if so, ROG and MSI can be in your list as well. as for the audio performance, ROG addressed about their Sonic audio, and MSI was jointed with Dynaudio. plus, you may also check out the speaker output material.