Hi there this is my first post hear, like the title says I'm looking for a laptop for running solid works and other drafting programs, I'm going to school for drafting at the moment. I've seen a bunch of postings about the same topic, but when it comes to computers and all the words and terminology I'm blank on that. I won't be making large assemblys I think, it's just for school work. I'm looking for a Dell or Hp but as to what current model available can I choose from any suggestions I'm trying to stay around 1000\$ if possible.