Looking for new Laptop?

[j4lexchrist]

Hi, Im looking for a laptop with some gaming capabilities (i7 intel processor) PC with 17 inch screen and at least 3 hour battery life minimum i want it for at least 2 years ill mostly be using it to edit pictures type and play games (skyrim bf3 etc) i was thing the hp envy 17 ivy bridge edition but im double thinking it idk HELP Links would help too

 

[j4lexchrist]

1. What is your budget? $2000

2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?17"

3. What screen resolution do you want?I dont know

4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? either

5. How much battery life do you need?3 hrs min

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)?3d games like skyrim on high

7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.) photo school reports research video editing

8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?750GB or higher

9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links. amazon or new egg if not those anything else

10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?as long as i can so like 3 years or 2

11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ? dvd i dont really care about bluray but itd be nice

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. i was thinking hp or asus but idk

13. What country do you live in?USA

14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.