Ok Jam i looked up local prices for what you really want this laptop has everything you really need and the power you want. This is better on the pocket and will do everything you need plus more. Now im not saying you should run out and go buy this one but if your serious on the power and graphics that you want this is the laptop you should get and its only 900.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11038077
And heres something I personally would reccomend. This is something and weighs prolly under 5lbs. This has less memory and a smaller processor , but still has everything you want to do plus more. If i was in your situation this would be what i would get.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11038078