Help buying laptop (w/ Buyers FAQ)

What is your budget?
$600
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15 inches
3. What screen resolution do you want?
atleast 720p
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
portable for college
5. How much battery life do you need?
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6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
No

7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Create java programs using Eclipse or Dr. Java

8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
N/A
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
N/A
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
2-3 years
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
N/A
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
N/A/
13. What country do you live in?
USA
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
I would perferably like reliable laptop that can last me ATLEAST until I graduate. I would also like for it to have a 2nd RAM slot for upgrading