Help me find my new laptop

Hi, I am looking for some knowledgeable folks to voice their opinions. I have to replace my 17.3 HP Pavilion dv7t, that is now 6+ years old and showing old age problems, in fact my fingers are crossed that it won't die before Win 10 comes out. I know upgrading from Win 7/8/8.1 probably won't be too much of a hassle, but if it can be avoided, why not. I've driven myself crazy researching laptops trying to fit the criteria I've established in my own mind.

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Help me find my new laptop

Help me find my new laptop