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[willr.13]

1) What is your budget? - Less than $1,700

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook? Online

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Mostly all
b. Dislike: Apple and Acer

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? Nope. Only band new

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Little editing, games (not high fps or resolution), school work NEEDS TO BE PORTABLE

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? It will be moving a lot.

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? Black Ops, COD4 etc... 

9) How many hours of battery life do you need? Around 5 if not more.

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? Online is okay without seeing it beforehand.

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows 8/10

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Full HD preferably. Touch Screen

13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen? Doesn't matter.

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Looks yes but not above performance

15) When are you buying this laptop? Within the next two weeks hopefully

16) How long do you want this laptop to last? IDK

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive? SSD is not a must.

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner? Don't need an optical drive.

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Why is this in troubleshooting?

[Prastupok]

As I said and will continue to say... I swear by Asus' ROG Series, G751 or similar. I output to an external monitor, as a matter of fact, I'm on it right now.