Need help replacing my laptop...

fallin_dreams

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I recently had my Toshiba Satellite laptop stolen and thanks to insurance will be getting about $500 to help buy a new one. Due to being a college student I can't afford to go much higher than this but I still would like a good and long lasting laptop.

I want:

A CD drive
Long lasting battery (my last laptop I had bought an extended battery that would hold up for 8 hours during use and if that's available for the computer I would be willing to buy one again)
At least 16 inch screen
I go through phases where I play games and then don't for awhile due to working on projects for school and work so a hard drive that will stand up for the next couple years would be preferred.

Sorry, I really don't know much about this and I am over whelmed at everything posted online. Direction is greatly appreciated.

Thank you