I'm gonna buy my first ever laptop :D Need help on choosing though !

[hitman2silent]

What is your budget?
$1500 - $2000

What country will you be buying this in?
Malaysia

What size notebook do you prefer?
Mainstream (15 - 16-inch screen)
Desktop Replacement (17-inch + screen)

What brands do you like or dislike?
Like: Asus and Sager
Dislike: Alienware and Northwest Falcon

Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
Maybe

What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Listening to Music, Photo Editing, Video Editing, Video Chat and Conference, Movie Streaming and Viewing, Graphic Intense 3D Gaming

Student assignments , video chatting ( will be studying abroad in the US )

What games will you be playing?
Battlefield 3 , GTA V , FIFA 13 , NFS Most Wanted ( 2012 )

Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used different places and Will stay on desk

How many hours of battery life do you need?
2-3

Will you be buying online or in store?
online

Which OS do you prefer?
Windows 7

List the screen resolutions that interest you:
Max Resolution (1920 x 1080)

Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Matte is fine

Is the laptops design important to you?
Yes

Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Around 11/18/2012

How long do you want this laptop to last?
3-4 years

How much storage capacity do you need?
750 GB

Are you interested in SSD for storage?
Yes

Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
No

[Ahmed Ali]

have a look at this notebook......hope you like it...good for gaming and other purposes

ASUS - Notebooks- ASUS G55VW

there is no price given on asus official website but I guess you will get it around $1200