Laptop suggestions for a budget around $1000?

Hello!

I'm looking to purchase a new laptop to replace my Macbook Pro that has unfortunately died after a long life. I'm looking forward to getting a Windows operating system though, since it's been so long.

Besides the usual high, internet usage; I'll be doing some video editing with my GoPro footage, occasionally some music production with programs like Cubase 5 and Ableton, some gaming every now and then, but nothing that requires really high specs. I also like to stream hockey games live, and download a lot of stuff, so a strong WiFi would be a bonus. The ability to upgrade to 16 GB RAM later on would also be awesome.

I'm not a complete noob when it comes to computers, but it's a little overwhelming with everything on the market these days, I need some guidance.

Here are some I've been looking at:

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/dell/del…
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/dell/del…
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/lenovo/l…
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/toshiba/…
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/computers-tablets/computers/l…

I'm interested in buying from JB HiFi and possibly Harvey Norman because of some good deals they have going on right now. I also plan on financing the laptop but intend to pay it off within a few months.

Let me know what you think, and any suggestions you may have would be really appreciated!

Thanks

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          @thorton82:

          Haha, if you think you so.

          Well each to their own. Like I said, if you find spending $2700 on a laptop, that is behind (let's face it they are), but you think the overall design and features of a macbook outweigh that issue, then that's your decision.

          OP wants value for money, and he wants a Windows PC.

          I personally rather power and performance, over design. Not to say that I don't believe PC's to be a poorer design. Like I've stated earlier, I think my PC now to be a better design for performance, especially in regards to gaming.

          But I really can compare them, you said I couldn't before. Why couldn't you? Especially when trying to find a laptop that suits your needs, why would you not be able to compare? Just because of it's aluminum body? That's one thing to consider…

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