What laptop is for me?

[HalfFrozen]

I am VERY close to getting a new 13" MBP with the i7 or the 15" with the i7(both of them with the latest INTEL processor so sandy bridge FTW)

But at the same time, before I finally join the dark side as far as laptops go, I need some advice/input on what others think is a good laptop for me.

What I will be using it for:
Heavy use programs...
3D programming, Layouts(GoogleSketchUp Pro)
Cad like programming (MetaCAM[software used for water-jet operating)
Adobe PhotoShop CS4/5

Minimal usage...
Sony Vegas

Casual usage...
Hooking laptop up to home TV to watch vids
And usual Internet browsing.

Anyways, just need some help deciding, I keep reading all these reviews about the HP Envy 14... but I don't like glossy laptops or ones that show finger prints alot...

Thanks for looking.

 

[baillou2]

So do you already have the cad software and all? Because if you have it for Windows you might want to stick with a pc.

Personally I'm DYING to get a System76. They're a small company but they make mac quality hardware without the dark side aspect. And best of all, they ship with Ubuntu.

 

[mikedt]

Cad like programming (MetaCAM[software used for water-jet operating)

I thought that was an arthritis relief drug for dogs and cats.

 

[Wisenos]

grab your HP envy 14 and stick protecting film over it
or simply take care of it like a car
2-in-1 car shine product and wax it once a month

 

[HalfFrozen]

grab your HP envy 14 and stick protecting film over it
or simply take care of it like a car
2-in-1 car shine product and wax it once a month

But I also hear that HP products suck ass. lol

I have been looking at the ASUS G Series G73SW-A1 Its a hardcore gaming laptop, but from what I was reading over the weekend, most people like me in this industry use 'gaming like' laptops.