New Laptop Advice

1_What is your budget?

$500 - $800

2_What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?

15.6"+

3_What screen resolution do you want?

Don't know the difference

4_Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?

Desktop replacement

5_How much battery life do you need?

3+ hours

6_Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?

Yes, but it is not a priority. Currently, I don't play any computer games but would like the option to be able to.

7_What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing,watching movies, Etc.)

Mostly web surfing, watching movies, light gaming, playing/storing music

8_How much storage (H.D.D Capacity) do you need?

500GB+

9_If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.

I'd prefer to buy from Best Buy because I already have a credit card with them and get 0% interest for 18 months. The following links are the three laptops I am leaning towards and would like opinions on:


Samsung R580
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+Laptop+with+Intel...

HP dv7-4065dx
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+/+AMD+...

Gateway NV7915u
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+Intel...


10_How long do you want to keep your laptop?

3+ years


11_What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?

Blu-Ray would be nice but is not a necessity.

12_Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.

Most are fine. My experience is with HP which has lasted me over 4 years.

13_What country do you live in?

USA

The three laptops listed above are the ones I have been considering. I am extra curious about the HP dv7-4065dx because it looks like a great deal but I can't find a single review or forum topic on it outside of Best Buy. I like the Gateway because it seems to be quality at a much lower price than the other two. But the other two are impressive to me but I would like to read some opinions on them if I am going to choose them over the cheaper Gateway. Also, if anyone has suggestions for laptops that seem to be a better fit for my criteria, please let me know.

I am very appreciative of any assistance and thank you in advance!