Windows 8 Touch screen - Budget of ?600 / $1000

1) What is your budget?
?600 / $1000 maximum

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
15" or under if possible but not important

3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
United Kingdom

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Not important

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
University work, internet browsing, watching films, mid-level gaming etc.

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
To university etc.

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Nothing really heavy

9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
4-6+

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
I'll buy online no problem.

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 8

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information.
1080p if possible but will accept less as I know my budget is limited

13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesn't matter.

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes, but I'm open to just about anything that fits my criteria so in this particular case I don't really care.

15) When are you buying this laptop?
As soon as possible

16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
A long time

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive?
500gb minimum and yes a ssd would be nice

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner?
No

Additional Comments

Touch screen is important as I want to use windows 8. Thank you

Source: http://forum.notebookreview.com/what-notebook-should-i-buy/702046-windows-8-touch-screen-budget-600-1000-a.html

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