Lenovo has the Lenovo Ideapad Y580 - 59359513 Core i7 1080p Blu-Ray 15.6" Notebook for $1299 - $400 off with coupon code USPY51321220 [Exp 12/26] = $899 with free shipping. Windows 8 x64 installed.
I have this laptop and recently put a 256gb crucial M4 msata drive in it - the chassis is a little flimsy, but the performance makes up for it! Pretty good price, I paid $150 more for it 6 months ago
My only complaint is that the right shift key is really small and difficult to hit when typing if you're used to a normal size key.
Put Windows 7 and an SSD in there, and you have a perfect laptop. Sweet specs!
I have this laptop and recently put a 256gb crucial M4 msata drive in it - the chassis is a little flimsy, but the performance makes up for it! Pretty good price, I paid $150 more for it 6 months ago
My only complaint is that the right shift key is really small and difficult to hit when typing if you're used to a normal size key.
It is top gun.