Primary Use (IE School, Work, Gaming)
Budget: Assume the $700 you just mentioned.
Highest end software intended for use, (Ie only the web browser, NF, Newest Video Games, AutoCAD, Virtualization Software, ect)
Are you going to use this normally as a replacement desktop (Would normally mean getting a larger display/laptop(Normal 14-17.5") or portable / literal lap use (Would normally be 10-15.5")(I.E. Traveling, lap on the couch ect.)
Do you plan to store data on the laptop (In terms of large volumes or minimal data stored)
Any personal preferences? (Brands: ASUS, Lenovo, Dell, Alienware, HP, Acer, Samsung)(Processor: AMD, Intel)(Graphics: Latest and Greats from AMD or Nvidia, Mid tier AMD, Nvidia, Low end AMD, Intel Intergrated, Nvidia)
Do you plan to play or Burn Blueray or DVDs on a laptop now or in the near 3 year future?