New Notebook €600-€1000

1. What is your budget?

$600-1000

2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?

15.6 maximum,13.3" minimum

3. What screen resolution do you want?

1366x768 or higher ( 1080p would be very nice )

4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?

Both really.

5. How much battery life do you need?

~ 8hrs

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)?

Possibility of gaming, not a priority

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

General use and business.

8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?

500GB or more if possible

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

http://www.scan.co.uk/
http://www.newegg.com/

10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?

As long as possible, next 2 years atleast.

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

DVD-ROM, but wouldn't mind blu-ray

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.

Brands we disapprove of: Dell ( my Dad hates dell from experience ) HP ( I their notebook designs, especially their keyboards, Arggh )

13. What country do you live in?
The Republic of Ireland, Dublin City.

14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.

I am looking for a notebook as a gift for my Dad, he needs a fast and portable laptop for work and home use. I would like it if we were to include a SSD. I was considering an ASUS N55SF. Your recommendations? Thanks.