Travel laptop (easily upgradeable/Blu-Ray reader or burner)

Hi everyone,

I've been browsing sites for a while now to replace my Toshiba Satellite (5 years old, won't boot anymore, probably due to a faulty motherboard, HDD is fine). I can't seem to find what I need, there's always something missing .

I'll add some more requirements here:
- user replaceable/upgradeable RAM & hard drive(s)
- back-lit keyboard
- built-in optical drive (Blu-Ray)
- at least 8 GB of RAM

I'm also wondering about where to order a custom-built laptop that would include everything I want.

Thanks for your help!

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General Questions

1) What is your budget?
Up to $900 - 1000

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
14" - 15.6" screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook?
I'm in Europe but I would like to buy a US machine (for its US qwerty layout)

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Asus, Toshiba, Sony
b. Dislike: Acer, Apple

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
No

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Multimedia (HD videos, music), Internet (I manage a website), some photo editing (Photoshop).

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
I only use laptops whenever I travel.

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
No, I have a desktop/consoles for that.

9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
I don't care.

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Online is fine I guess.

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (Windows 7 / 8), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 7 or 10

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
Full HD is fine by me (1920x1200 or 1920x1080)

13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Matte if possible but glossy is OK if the other specs match my needs.

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Somewhat.

15) When are you buying this laptop?
Between now and September hopefully.

16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 to 5 years, I'll only use it for traveling.

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive?
500 GB minimum.
If possible, SSD for the OS and regular HDD for data. Or just a fast regular HDD (7200 rpm).

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner?
Yes, optical drive is a must have for me, I need a Blu-Ray reader or burner (if it's cheap enough).

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Travel laptop (easily upgradeable/Blu-Ray reader or burner)