probably off topic but i'll give this a go (PSO2 compatible notebook)

I'm looking for a notebook that is powerful enough to run PSO2 at a decent frame rate. Should be a PC or MAC notebook, a 15" or larger screen, and under $2000. Will also be using photoshop, video editing, and doing some music composition.

IF possible, would like something under $1,200. Manufacturer doesn't matter.

But it has to play PSO2 well enough to be enjoyable.
Thanks and looking fwd to your advice.

The Alienware M17x runs the game fine. I was at an electronics store the other day and they had a floor model running the benchmark. It is a Alienware so it's expensive and it's a Dell so it's kind of meh but I do know that it runs PSO2.

This thread and this thread about PSO2 on Macs will probably give you some more information.