I'm not good with computer specs so I was looking for some suggestions. Here are some requirements or points.
-Lower budget. I'm a student so I prefer something maybe near $400-$500, but I'm willing to spend more if I need to.
-15.6 screen (or larger)
-I would prefer it to come with Windows 7, not a big deal if it doesn't though.
-I play Minecraft along with some other light games. My current laptop (Dell inspiron 15-r) can't handle them well so I get close to 15 fps.
I would go with lenovo.
I have an Hp and I don't like it one bit. Just not a good design.
Consider Toshiba Satellite C55-A5245 15.6" Laptop
http://www.amazon.com/...00D78PZE8/
It comes installed with your preferred Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) OS
I recommend going to a best buy near you so you can see them urself. The biggest problem with laptops is the cooling. If you r not gaming or using high end software you should be ok. I would recommend Asus or Lenovo. And if you r willing to pay best laptop around is Alienware. NEVER BUY A MAC LAPTOP/PC IT IS A WASTE. I have so many reasons but that's for another day
With your budget you can chose from here, Just check it out.