15-16" 1080p Notebook

[innervision]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a laptop that meets these specs:

-- Budget: $1000 – $1500
-- Size: 15-16"
-- Resolution: 1080p (Absolute must)
-- Good Linux support
-- Processor: Core i5
-- High quality keyboard, no flex
-- Country: USA
-- Battery: 3+ hours

Usage: Programming, moderate gaming, movies

Can you guys point me in the right direction for a laptop that meets these specs?

Thanks a lot!

Edit: While of course it's not the most important feature to me, I wouldn't mind a laptop that also has some pleasing-to-look-at aesthetic design. That's not to say I'm looking for a Mac, but something with a little bit of class would be nice.

 

[Maziar]

Hello and welcome to the forums
SAGER NP5135 is a good choice
http://www.xoticpc.com/custom-gaming-laptops-notebooks-clevo-sager-notebooks-ct-95_51_162.html

 

[innervision]

Thanks for the welcome

How is Sager in terms of build quality, and hardware support?

 

[Maziar]

The build quality is great.
And XoticPC has a great customer support.(According to people who bought from them)

 

[ssshjp]

You can also look at ASUS G51/G60.

 

[innervision]

@Maziar: It does sound promising, but I found this forum discussing the Sager NP5135, and there seemed to be some dissatisfaction with the build quality and "unsettled keys" on the keyboard: http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo-reviews-owners-lounges/527812-sager-np5135-unofficial-offical-lounge-2.html

A solid keyboard is going to be important to me.

@ssshjp: I'll add that to my considerations, thanks.

Any more suggestions?

 

[Maziar]

Well,the build quality may not be excellent(such as MBP's unibody design) but its not bad either.Anyway, Sager NP8690 is a good choice but the battery life is about 2hrs
http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8690-built-clevo-w860cu-custom-gaming-laptop-p-2659.html

 

[innervision]

Okay, so I'm really leaning towards either the Sager NP5135, or a Dell XPS 15. I just think the new Dell XPSs are such a step back in design. How does the Linux support generally compare between Sagers and Dell?

 

[Maziar]

Not sure about Linux but I guess it works fine with either of them.