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Searching for a laptop with a dedicated graphics card ( Q & A )
1) What is your budget?
< $1000
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
>= 15"
3) Any brands that I prefer?
Toshiba, Sony ( willing to accept others )
4) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Video editing, Audio editing, Game design, Gaming, College work
5) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Taking it to different places
6) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Yes. Self-designed Games, C&C Red Alert 3, CoD type games
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
At idle, 3 hours
8) What OS do you prefer?
Windows 7 Home Premium
9) Would you prefer Standard or Widescreen?
Widescreen
10) What screen resolutions would you prefer?
>= 1152 x 856
11) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No.
12) How much hard drive space do you want?
>= 500GB
13) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive?
If already installed, no. If, not, then all of the above supported.