Here is a survey I filled out on some other site.
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
Roughly $2500 ($3000 is my absolute max)
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
15in - 17.3in
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
Online most likely
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Not really
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
I'd consider, but prefer new.
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
I will travel with it often
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Yes, very demanding ones.
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3hrs or more
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
this question is confusing but pictures will suffice
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (Windows 7 / 8), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 8
Screen Specifics
12) 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.
1920x1080
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesnt matter
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No
15) When are you buying this laptop?
Between now and October
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
4 years+
Notebook Components
17) How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive?
I'd prefer 1TB HDD and 256MB+SSD
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner?
Would like one, but not needed
So far, Iv'e found these 2
http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834233033
http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231644
Could you guys recommend anything?
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
Roughly $2500 ($3000 is my absolute max)
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
15in - 17.3in
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
Online most likely
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Not really
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
I'd consider, but prefer new.
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
I will travel with it often
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Yes, very demanding ones.
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3hrs or more
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
this question is confusing but pictures will suffice
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (Windows 7 / 8), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 8
Screen Specifics
12) 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.
1920x1080
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesnt matter
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No
15) When are you buying this laptop?
Between now and October
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
4 years+
Notebook Components
17) How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive?
I'd prefer 1TB HDD and 256MB+SSD
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner?
Would like one, but not needed
So far, Iv'e found these 2
http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834233033
http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231644
Could you guys recommend anything?