I am looking at getting a new laptop. Acer, Asus, or Fujitsu.

1. I want to spend around $2000.
2. Something with a weight around 4-5lbs, not over 5lbs tho.
3. I want a dedicated video card. I do a lot of Autocad work.
4. 1-2gigs of ram
5. 80-100GB HDD.
6. 13.5 - 14 inch screen, or LARGER if the weight will be low.
7. good warranty coverage.
8. Preferably Intel.

Thanks.have you tried going to those companies and seeing what they offer??



unlovedwarriorI have but there is so much to pick from I dont know what to buy.

When the site says this "Video:Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Dynamic Video Memory" That isnt a intergrated video card is it?

How do the integrated cards work, do they all steal memory from the computer, or does it have its own?
How can I tell if it has its own memory

Thanksunless they give you the option to pick a differnet vid card then its intergated.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/graphics-card.htm

maybe this will help.

but intergraded vids are on the motherboard and im not sure if they use the system memory or not.I think an Alien-ware would suit your needs. They are HIGHER technology LAPTOPS, but very expensive. (Still available for under $2000)
These are gaming laptops, (and PC's) and should be able to handle what you want it to.

I'll find the address for their site...

http://www.alienware.com/

Theres quite a few. You may be able to find one without the "Alien" type style, you should be able to find a normal skin for it.

BTW: Intel Integrated Graphics cards are the worst! I doubt Alien-ware has them, but watch out for other laptop MANUFACTURERS!Also Autocad has some very extensive and informative Forums as well...maybe a post there for suggestions might get some good ideas goin.
My architect buddy bought a vid card 2 years ago because he does a ton of ACad work.
That vidcard even 2 years old still smokes some of the BEST gamer cards out there.