SubJeff on 29/4/2013 at 21:51
So I've finally decided to get a fully fledged laptop. I already have a tablet (or 2!) but they are tablets and thats that.
What I'm after is a laptop with enough power to be useful as a work machine for the usual office stuff but also, and potentially more importantly, be useful and fast for programming.
I've been thinking about getting a Mac(Book or Air) but I'm not sure I want to get tied up in the Apple ecosystem. I'm also toying with the idea of a Windows 8 touchscreen thingy.
I'm not that bothered about films and the like, though having Spotify on it wouldn't go amiss. This is absolutely not a gaming machine - I might mess about with an indie game or two but I don't want anything that will be able to play Far Cry 3.
Any thoughts?
bikerdude on 30/4/2013 at 06:56
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
So I've finally decided to get a fully fledged laptop. I already have a tablet (or 2!) but they are tablets and thats that.
What I'm after is a laptop with enough power to be useful as a work machine for the usual office stuff but also, and potentially more importantly, be useful and fast for programming.
I've been thinking about getting a Mac(Book or Air) but I'm not sure I want to get tied up in the Apple ecosystem. I'm also toying with the idea of a Windows 8 touchscreen thingy.
I'm not that bothered about films and the like, though having Spotify on it wouldn't go amiss. This is absolutely not a gaming machine - I might mess about with an indie game or two but I don't want anything that will be able to play Far Cry 3.
Any thoughts?
Whats your budget?
SubJeff on 30/4/2013 at 09:34
Money is no object really, though I'd feel a bit odd getting a laptop more expensive than my dual 27 inch monitor gaming machine.
I'm leaning towards a Mac because I hate most bespoke software (which is why I have Nexus mobile devices).
And so naturally I've started thinking about the new Chrome book...
Al_B on 30/4/2013 at 09:43
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
What I'm after is a laptop with enough power to be useful as a work machine for the usual office stuff but also, and potentially more importantly,
be useful and fast for programming.
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
And so naturally I've started thinking about the new Chrome book...
I know there are ways of doing programming online but a Chrome book wouldn't be my first choice if programming was a priority.
SubJeff on 30/4/2013 at 12:00
Quote Posted by Al_B
I know there are ways of doing programming online but a Chrome book wouldn't be my first choice if programming was a priority.
I'll only be doing web programming and I'm happy syncing with Google drive back to the Mothership PC.
I haven't looked into how the offline storage works or what Chrome extensions I might need yet, and I understand you can install Linux easily and this have Linux software. The only thing I don't get is if I can easily move the stuff from Linux, like the GIMP stuff I do, back over.
The problem I have with ultrabooks is that they are made by a range of companies and so will have loads of bespoke stuff on them.
bikerdude on 30/4/2013 at 20:41
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
* Money is no object really, though I'd feel a bit odd getting a laptop more expensive than my dual 27 inch monitor gaming machine.
* I'm leaning towards a Mac because I hate most bespoke software (which is why I have Nexus mobile devices).
* And so naturally I've started thinking about the new Chrome book...
* Ok so thats a budget of $2000 then..?
* The only thing a Macbook pro has going for it is the high res retina dispaly (2880x 1800) and there are comparable pc laptops with longer warranties out there for $2000
* Pointless, these are just shells with no grunt at all.
An ultrabook has no gaming ability though and they arent noted for being as quick as a good laptop.
Had a quick look on NewEgg and there are a shed load of options or $2000, so I would ask -
* would you prefer a lighter laptop
* would you like to have a better than average gfx card..?
* And would you like longer than 1yr warranty
Al_B on 30/4/2013 at 20:59
Subjective Effect is in the UK so choices from there are probably more attractive particularly when warranty is taken into account.
bikerdude on 30/4/2013 at 22:48
Quote Posted by Al_B
Subjective Effect is in the UK so choices from there are probably more attractive particularly when warranty is taken into account.
Ah tanks Al, @SE in that case are we talking £1500 or £2k and and who are you suppliers of choice..?
SubJeff on 1/5/2013 at 05:07
Yeah, £2000.
Chromebooks aren't shells. I'm confused, are you saying the Pixel has no power?
I was going to get a Mac book pro, for the reliability and build quality, but using an Air last night annoyed me so much I'm not getting a Mac.
I don't need it to be super light.
