Hardware Requirements: Intel 4th Gen core i7, 128/256 SSD, at least 8 gb of ram with an option to upgrade to 16, Min Resolution 1920 x 1080, Screen size 14-16 inch, Touchscreen preferably no, OS Linux(Ubuntu), laptop should be almost as sleek as Mac Book Pro.

The latest Ask HN post on developer laptops is dated now[0]. As of now the haswell processor coupled with Intel HD 5000+ looks like the way to go.

Options I have looked at

1. Samsung 9 series 15" (some model) - price is too high (and some models have <2 Ghz processor)

2. ASUS 15" Zenbook UX51z - everything awesome except looks shit expensive and ASUS is not that big a brand, so, I am uncertain about this [4]

3. Razor Blade - expensive and 14" [3]

4. System76 Gazelle Pro: Tried it but did not like the build quality and battery life (everything else including customer care was superb)[1]

5. Lenovo S531: Release date unknown (for months now)

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6090406

[1] https://www.system76.com/laptops/model/gazp9

[2] http://shop.lenovo.com/gb/en/laptops/thinkpad/s-series/s531/#techspecs

[3] http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blade-pro

[4] http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-zenbook-15-6-laptop-8gb-memory-256gb-solid-state-drive-256gb-solid-state-drive-aluminum-silver-gray/9559966.p