Hi there! I've been looking for a new laptop for a few months to replace my iMac and Macbook with something more suitable and economical. Usually this would be no trouble except for my addiction to that well loved EA game, The Sims 3. Now I'm all in a panic because I can't seem to find the right combination of Graphics and power, nor know where to look or what it all means. I would be much grateful for the help if it is available. Many thanks in advance, Koochielala 
1. What is your budget?
Realistically no higher than £700, but willing to go up to £750/£800 if absolutely necessary.
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15 inches +
3. What screen resolution do you want?
Medium to high
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Desktop replacement
5. How much battery life do you need?
Will mainly be plugged in, ideally 5+
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)?
The Sims 3 + Expansion Packs on High Settings.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Web Surfing, file storage, Photoshop CS5.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
500+
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
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10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
3+ Years.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
DVD ROM.
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'm not too keen on brands such as HP, Acer ect as I have read many bad reviews. I'm not overly picky, but would prefer Toshiba, Sony, Samsung, Dell, possibly Lenovo but I haven't much experience with the it.
13. What country do you live in?
England.
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
My main concern is playing The Sims 3 + Expansions on high settings without any trouble or lagging.

1. What is your budget?
Realistically no higher than £700, but willing to go up to £750/£800 if absolutely necessary.
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15 inches +
3. What screen resolution do you want?
Medium to high
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Desktop replacement
5. How much battery life do you need?
Will mainly be plugged in, ideally 5+
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)?
The Sims 3 + Expansion Packs on High Settings.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Web Surfing, file storage, Photoshop CS5.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
500+
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
-
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
3+ Years.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
DVD ROM.
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'm not too keen on brands such as HP, Acer ect as I have read many bad reviews. I'm not overly picky, but would prefer Toshiba, Sony, Samsung, Dell, possibly Lenovo but I haven't much experience with the it.
13. What country do you live in?
England.
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
My main concern is playing The Sims 3 + Expansions on high settings without any trouble or lagging.