So my old laptop a sony vaio s15 was knocked off a desk and needs around $1000 to fix so I figured that id be better off buying a new laptop. My problem is Im not sure what I should get.

General Questions

1) What is your budget?
Id like to stay under 1500 but i can go a little more.

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
14" - 15.6"

3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
US

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Dislike: Acer, Apple

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
I wouldnt rule it out.

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
School, Steam, CAD

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
taking it

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Gmod, Saints Row, Kerbal Space Program, etc

9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
I'd love to get 4 or 5 but no less than 3 while on internet.

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
If I can see them thats great but online is fine.

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (Windows 7 / 8), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Win 7/8

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
1920x1080

13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
No preferance

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Somewhat

15) When are you buying this laptop?
by September

16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 years

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive?
Ideal would be a 500-750 gb 7200rpm drive with a msata option to get a 128 gb ssd

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner?
Not really

19) Additional Components desired
Backlit keyboard
Intel/ Nvidia componets (Never used amd but the intels have worked well for me)

So far I found these 4 laptops

Lenovo y510p
Pro: Very cool tempuratures, great price
Con: No msata, Battery of 3 hours, not very stylish

MSI GE-60
Pro: Great Style, good price
Cons, Runs very hot, Battery of 3:45

Alienware 14
Pro: Battery at 5:15
Con: Very hot, High price, Blocky

Sager NP8250
Pro: Rubberized( I like the feel), very cool temps, most customizable
Con: Heavy, blocky

Thanks for the help