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Figured I would ask some non-sales people this question.

I'm in the market for a new laptop and wondering what I should be looking at.

I have had a Mac for many years and I love it but the screen is toast, fans are dead, cant run the new OS....its time for a new one.

I have considered getting another Mac but the only one I want would cost me close to $4000....for a laptop I can not justify that kind of price.

Here is what I use my computer for.

Photo editing/video editing
Writing
Surfing the internet
Music

These are the main things I use my laptop for. I need something that will run programs like Photoshop CS5 without being slow. I also need something with substantial storage as I keep all photos and videos on the hard drive.

It must have a 17" screen or larger....larger is prefered.

Can you guys recommend me some brands or models I should be looking at to fit my needs.