Laptop Advice

1. What is your budget?

Preferably no more than $1,800

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

13-15"

3. What screen resolution do you want?

Any, but 1900x1280 if possible

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

5. How much battery life do you need?

At least 3 hours when not gaming.

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)?

Battlefield 3
COD
Minecraft


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

Photo/Video editing, Productivity, Word Processing, Gaming, etc.

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

320gb minimum(for SSD at least 256 gb)

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

No Preference.

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

2 years+ if possible

11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
I don't need any if it helps with portability.

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.

No Mac please  

13. What country do you live in?

USA



I want it to be as portable as possible, preferably under 6 pounds.

I am considering:
http://www.xoticpc.com/msi-ge60-0nd042us-preorder-p-457...