General Questions
1) What is your budget? approx. $2000 USD
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen or Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) In which country will you buying this notebook? USA
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: I have owned a couple of Sagers and currently own an MSI and haven't had problems with any of them
b. Dislike:
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? No
6) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?
Primarily gaming
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Mostly at my desk, but transporting it 10% of the time
😎 Will you be playing games on your notebook? (If so, please state which games or types of games?)
RPGs, Racing, Sports
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Not much of a factor for me
10) Would you prefer to see the notebook you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
I am okay without seeing it. I purchased both Sagers sight unseen.
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Chrome OS, etc.
Windows
12) What ports do you require on your laptop? (ex. MiniDisplayPort or HDMI? Displayport or USB-C w/ DP?)
Nothing specific required, but more ports are better
Screen Specifics
13) What screen resolution(s) would you prefer? See further below for explanations.
FHD would be okay, but I am shooting for QHD
14) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? See further below for explanations.
No preference
Build Quality and Design
15) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No
Notebook Components
16) How much storage space do you need?
At least 1 TB, would prefer 2 TB
Timing, Warranty and Longevity
17) When do you consider purchasing this laptop?
Over the next month or so
18) How long do you expect to use this laptop?
3-5 years
19) How long could you afford to do without your laptop if it were to fail?
2-3 weeks
20) Would you be willing to pay significantly extra for on-site warranty, or would it be acceptable to you to have to ship the laptop to the vendor for repair with perhaps a week or more outage?
I am willing to ship to the vendor if need be
