HP, Lenovo, or Apple?

I am going to need a laptop for myself (full time college student). I have been torn between several brands of laptop. My needs are:
-internet
-music/ movie making
-good graphics card for HD 1080P youtube videos
-I want it to be fast
-Microsoft Office- lots of Word Docs and PPTs
-I’d like USB 3.0 preferably
-I’ve used Windows all my life
-Music (iTunes)

Here’s what I think:

HP:
-common to overheat easily
-cheap plastic cover
-cheap
-common brand
-I like my HP desktop
-I like the DV6 or DV7
-Runs Windows 7 naturally
-Can replace components

Apple:
-need a macbook pro (13 or 15″)
-back lit keyboard
-aluminum uni body construction
-Can run Windows and OS (simultaneously fr $80 extra)
-I like Finalcut, iPhoto, iTunes, Garageband, etc
-crisp picture quality
-overpriced
-have to buy Microsoft Office for extra 100 dollars
-free printer and /or ipod touch during student sales
-can’t replace components but it automatically upgrades
-good customer service and genius bar (Applecare)
-can’t get more than 500GB for 1500 =(
-not very customizable

Lenovo
-I like Thinkpad or Ideapad
-not popular here (US) but popular in Asia
-more expensive than HP, but cheaper than Apple
-good RAM
-Rubber laptop cover seems really durable
-USB 3.0 compatible
-fast growing computer company
My Dad has been using Thinkpads for 15 or so years and really likes them

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