Looking for a light, small, decently specced laptop

[DeadCow]

Hey all. In a couple months, I will be shipping out to sea for a few months, so I won't be able to bring my beloved desktop with me.
I'm looking for a laptop instead. The one I already own is a bit too big and bulky and lacking in battery life, being an Asus G75.

I'm looking for something that:
-On the small side. No larger than 15.6", no smaller than 12"
-Isn't a 2-in-1, Surface, Chromebook, or Mac
-Under $800, but can go to $1000 if absolutely needed
-Has good battery life, 5 hr minimum with general use
-At least supports 1080p video no problem

I've been looking for a few days with no ideal results, do any of you have any good recommendations?

[yakui]

asus n550jk

[DeadCow]

[QUOTE=edberg;47204501]asus n550jk[/QUOTE]

Although it seems pretty nice, it's a little pricey. I'll consider it if there is nothing available under $800

[yakui]

I own it, but only because I really wanted the 850m, I can't find anything else with it for the price

[DeadCow]

Any other suggestions? I don't really need something that fits all my parameters, except price is important. What I described above is the ideal laptop I'm looking for.

[Demache]

[QUOTE=DeadCow;47211442]Any other suggestions? I don't really need something that fits all my parameters, except price is important. What I described above is the ideal laptop I'm looking for.[/QUOTE]

Honestly, finding a laptop with a 1080p panel is pretty hard at the sub-800 pricepoint. Nobody should have to live with 1360x768.

[Snek]

The new [URL="http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-13-9343-laptop/pd?ST=dell%20xps%2013&dgc=ST&cid=79646&lid=2024370&acd=123098073120560"]Dell XPS 13[/URL] is excellent, if you don't mind integrated graphics.

[Loogaroo]

[QUOTE=fishyfish777;47251600]The new [URL="http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-13-9343-laptop/pd?ST=dell%20xps%2013&dgc=ST&cid=79646&lid=2024370&acd=123098073120560"]Dell XPS 13[/URL] is excellent, if you don't mind integrated graphics.[/QUOTE]

Also keep in mind it's a ULV processor.

[Demache]

[QUOTE=waxrock;47261629]Also keep in mind it's a ULV processor.[/QUOTE]

Its roughly equivalent to the mobile Ivy Bridge i3. Just with a little under half the power consumption. And the GPU is much better.

Depending on what OP does, it will probably be more than enough if its just for everyday things.

[DeadCow]

[QUOTE=fishyfish777;47251600]The new [URL="http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-13-9343-laptop/pd?ST=dell%20xps%2013&dgc=ST&cid=79646&lid=2024370&acd=123098073120560"]Dell XPS 13[/URL] is excellent, if you don't mind integrated graphics.[/QUOTE]

This may be exactly what I'm looking for

Thank you