[jello24]

Hi guys!

Can anyone please provide opinions or suggestions on what laptop to get? Feel free to chime in what you think is best from other manufacturers such as Asus, Acer or Samsung...

My needs for a budget of probably $1500, though able to shell out more if needed:
1) Run 3D CAD software (Solidworks and AutoCAD)
2) Run programming IDEs (Visual C++, Programming)
3) Run math simulation software (Matlab, Maple)
4) Run Photoshop and video editing software
5) Run Office products
6) Last at least 5 hours on batteries
7) Last me 4 years
8) Doesn't look like plastic shit

My shortlist so far, but feel free to add
1) Macbook Pro 13" Non-Retina 2.9GHz i7
Pro: Looks good, long battery life, seems easy enough to use
Con: 1 year old tech, expensive for the specs

2) Lenovo IdeaPad Y510
Pro: Great specs, dedicated video card, Haswell i7 CPU, CHEAP AS SHIZZ
Con: Shitty battery life of 2 hours

3) Razer Blade
Pro: Great specs, dedicated video card, Haswell i7 CPU
Con: EXPENSIVE (but I can probably call it an "investment")

4) Alienware 14
Pro: Great specs, dedicated video card, Haswell i7 CPU, within budget
Con: HUGE and doesn't seem too portable

5) MSI GE-40/GE60
Pro: Great specs, dedicated video card, Haswell i7 CPU, Good battery life
Con: No clue about the quality of MSI laptops

Like I said, feel free to add to the list. Personally I prefer the look and power of the Razer Blade, but for $1800 128GB of space is definitely not enough. The Lenovo Y510 would be an instant buy if not for the deal breaker of a battery life.

So any opinions?

Thanks a lot, guys!