Actually it's Lenovo, there are reasons why those are the only ones that are used in outer space (ISS).
So the new intel CPU architecture is coming out very soon and should have some serious gains for mobile platforms. They should start rolling out in September. Might be worth reading into a bit if you are considering holding off for a few.
The latest architectures aren't going to change much (Moore's Law yadayada, it's going to be boring for most of you if I explain it). The 10-20% boost in CPU performance isn't going to cause a noticeable bump in FPS. The wait is only worth it if you want to get a cheap laptop (~$500) with integrated graphics. Last year Intel's production got messed up and they never were able to release cheap processors that had integrated graphics that allowed you to play games at minimum-medium settings like 2 years ago. Big hole in the market right there.
Nvidia is going to release their Pascal architecture GPU's somewhere next year, if your current laptop can handle all the games then keep it and wait. Pascal will be twice as powerful as the current Maxwell GPU's.
Steps for finding the best laptop (for energy efficiency's sake we're not looking for AMD parts):
0. Is it big enough? 15" or 17" is how it usually goes.
1. Does it have an Intel processor with a 'Q' in the model number? If so keep looking at it.
i3,i5,i7 blablabla. Some i3's are as good as an i5. Q = true quadcore, not just 2 cores + hyperthreading. Preferably have a 'QM', the M means that it doesn't have temperature limiting. -> 'QM' = true performance. ('U' means low power, it won't be as powerful as it could have been).
Intel's 2015 Skylake architecture will be more efficient though, meaning that low-power processors will have better performance.
2. Does it have an Nvidia 980M? No? Look at another laptop.
The 980M is the best GPU for laptops out there right now until Pascal reaches the market.
4. Get an SSD and install Windows on there if it doesn't have a 256GB SSD on there already. Then format the existing HDD and install your games on there.
It'll give you more all-around responsiveness in every program but games don't load that much faster on an SSD.
5. Get, no what am I saying, BUILD a pc. It's dead easy, driving a car is even harder.
Normally you should be able to build a very small form factor computer that can be mounted at the back of a computer screen, that way it won't take much more space than a laptop. That includes a GTX 980 Ti.
