i7/1080p/BacklitKB ($1200)

[slapshot30]

- Budget: $1200 but I can stretch a little bit if I really have to
- Processor: Quad Core i7
- Screen Size: 15-16 inch
- Screen Resolution: 1080p
- Battery: Preferably with Optimus or something with 4+ hours
- Graphics: My college recommends AT LEAST a 550M, so something on par or better than that would be great. I'd also really like it with GDDR5 if possible so I can be a little more future-proofed
- Back-lit Keyboard

(I would fill out the form, but everything other than this isn't of much importance to me. Just making less for you to have to read. )

EDIT: Options so far
- Asus N56
- Dell XPS 15z
- Lenovo Y580
- HP Envy 15

[pepper_john]

I have not used the two ones you mentioned, but the up-coming Y580 is worth considering.

[jpangeles1581]

Lenovo y580 meets all your requirements but expect it to release not earlier than June. If you can't wait I guess XPS would be a great choice if you customize it.

[slapshot30]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. The Y580 looks like a good option, and I might be able to wait that long. Does it have a back-lit keyboard or just the light that the other Lenovos have?

[npaladin2000]

Check the HP ENVY15 as well, just to cover all your bases.

[jpangeles1581]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. The Y580 looks like a good option, and I might be able to wait that long. Does it have a back-lit keyboard or just the light that the other Lenovos have?

It has backlit keyboard. This is the first for lenovo besides the y480 if im not mistaken.

[Delia38]

I have not used the two ones you mentioned, but the up-coming Y580 is worth considering.

[slapshot30]

Check the HP ENVY15 as well, just to cover all your bases.

Thanks, I'll look into it. My father has an HP and it's loaded with issues. I'm a little hesitant to go with that brand, but maybe I'll have better luck than him.

It has backlit keyboard. This is the first for lenovo besides the y480 if im not mistaken.

Thanks, just saw that in a video from CES 2012. The Y580 looks to be the front runner for what I'm looking for. I like the brushed metal look as well. It's a breath of fresh air from the bland looking Thinkpad series.