What laptop do you use?

[lilly]

Hello!  I want to buy a new Windows laptop!  I don't know which one!  Did serious research for the last few months and I'm still very much undecided.  My range is $700-$1200.

Here is my criteria:
- Windows laptop
- Microsoft Office
- Wi-fi for youtube (good video streaming), children games, facebook, and pebhmong
- DVD/CD
- Lightweight
- Good battery life (5-7 hours per charge)
- Nice display.  Full HD (1920x1080) Wide View display, 15+ inch monitor, WLED-backlit and matte finish are pluses.
- SSD drive a plus
- Quiet fan
- Does not heat up fast
- Starts and shuts down fast or reasonably fast

Please help a sister out.  I need a laptop that will last me at least 5 years.  What is a laptop you have used that has lasted at least 3-5 years that has most of the above criteria?

THANK YOU for your input and help!

[Json]

I got a dell insprion 1545(something like that).  It cost me under 600.  Its not the best but more than plenty for what I use it for.  My laptop is almost 4yrs old and runs fine except the battery.  I think u can find a decent one in your price range.  Go to dell.com. 

[i_r_stupid]

I got this
http://www.microcenter.com/product/401606/Zenbook_Prime_UX31A-DH51_133_Ultrabook_-_Gray_Aluminum

Very light. Thin. Does what I want.

[TijLaugHmoob]

I'm using Dell latitude D630 Business model

2.4Ghz
2G Memory
200GB hd
 running with Windows 7 Enterprise

[lilly]

UPDATE. 

I got the HP ENVY dv6-7246us 15.6" Laptop from Staples for $499 after $50 rebate.  http://www.staples.com/HP-ENVY-dv6-7246us-156-Laptop/product_101936

6GB of RAM and 640GB of HDD.  Runs on 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5-3210M 2.50GHz with Turbo Boost. 

LOTS OF VALUE for the money.
 
Pros:
- Great performance
- Great video streaming
- Great beats audio
- Connects to my Comcast wi-fi and internet speed is fast
- Does not heat up... has a cooling fan that is quiet and just works to prevent overheating of the laptop.  Love this feature of the laptop!
- Has Intel processor which I like

The only complaints:
- Screen viewing angles are bad; the resolution is not as good; can't adjust the screen contrast.  All you can do is adjust the brightness. 
- Battery charge is 2.5-3.5 hours, not 6-7 hours like I wanted.
- Comes with Windows 8, which I don't like so far... would much rather prefer Windows 7 but eh, whatever... I'll try to get used to it.
- No more Start menu with Windows 8, which means shutting down the dang laptop is a hidden step.  Different ways to get to the Power Off setting... basically it requires a few more steps and shortcut keys... shouldn't be that hard to turn off your computer!

Overall, I am pretty satisfied and I would recommend this particular model to anyone.

[Json]

Not too shabby