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 Posted: Sat, 15th Sep 2012 17:51 Post subject: In need of a new laptop, as always advice needed :D |
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Hey guys!
So I'm saving up some money for a new laptop since the current one is failing me. I'm gonna use it for schoolwork, that is taking notes, browsing etc (you know the "normal stuff). Also watching movies and a good battery time is absolutely preferred as well. The quality of the screen matters as well and a good design is also preferred.
There is also one more thing I want and I want it to be ultra thin as well like the Macbook Air (a bit thicker works as well). Unfortunately I've been looking at the Macbook Air but I felt like I can do a lot better and keep myself to PC. I need to be as cheap as possible since I'm a student but I realize that what I'm asking for isn't gonna come out super-cheap but I wanna press the prize as much as possible. Also screen size should be about 13 inch preferably.
I really appreciate the help which I've gotten here over the years and I really want to avoid getting a Macbook Air even if it seems like it fills all of the requirements, so that's why I'm here. I have no idea on what's good these days so I thought i'd come straight here for advice on what laptops you guys think fit my requirements.
Thanks for your time and help!
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Przepraszam
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| Posted: Sat, 15th Sep 2012 18:11 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Sat, 15th Sep 2012 21:28 Post subject: |
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Thanks I will check them out. I don't really have a problem with the price of a macbook air (the cheapest ones) plus I get 10% off since i'm a student. However I dont want to buy something that costs as much as the Lenovo X1 carbon. That is just way too much for me.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sat, 15th Sep 2012 22:37 Post subject: |
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There are cheaper ultrabooks than MacBook Air out there, and you will do good to read about them and decide if they fulfil your needs. Keep an open mind about the MBA as well, as it is cheaper than some of the ultrabooks.
The Sony and Samsung look more expensive to me ($1599 and $1699, respectively), while MBA is $1199 but comes with less HDD space. Meanwhile, build quality is really good on MBA from personal experience. When I bought my MBA, there weren't many ultrabooks to speak of, but I am yet to see one that is better at that price point. The ASUS one perhaps, but MBA build quality is still better on the MBA, as is screen, keyboard, etc. You say you can "do a lot better" but at what price point? If you are willing to pay, there are better out there, at least from spec standpoint. But at the price range of the MBA, keep an open mind. At worst, you can install Windows on it after purchase. I don't see why, as OS X has Microsoft Office, play videos etc, but if you dislike it, you can always put Windows in there.
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tonizito
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| Posted: Sat, 15th Sep 2012 23:22 Post subject: |
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He wants a real computer leonid, not a shiny toy 
But between sony and samsung I'd pull the trigger on the latter.
Saw quite a bit of vaio laptops with a multitude of issues (the last one even was a 13" with a fucked up GPU, RAM and HDD  , but I wouldn't rule out the human factor on that one).
The 10" and 12" Samsung machines that I've seen, on the other hand, were very VERY solid, but I dunno how reliable would be the bigger models.
| boundle (thoughts on cracking AITD) wrote: | | i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then |
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tonizito
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Sep 2012 01:14 Post subject: |
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I was mostly (lame-)trolling leo. 
Besides he has a point with the "just install win7 on the worst case scenario".
| boundle (thoughts on cracking AITD) wrote: | | i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then |
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Sep 2012 01:36 Post subject: |
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Raz, why would you rage? OS X is an elegant Linux basically; a Linux that just works. It's more complicated than that, but that's an easy way to look at it. It's not that different than Windows once you get used to it. And it sure has much more elegant UI than Windows 8.
If the price suits you, and the tech specs suit you, it's a no brainer to me. Why would you discredit a perfectly good laptop just because of the company's name?
Dell XPS 13 is very nice too, but it's not an ultrabook, so it's much heavier than these. 13z is smaller, but still considerably more bulkier.
toni, this is what happens when you post that crap outside of the usual anti-Apple places.  
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Sep 2012 11:59 Post subject: |
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| LeoNatan wrote: | Raz, why would you rage? OS X is an elegant Linux basically; a Linux that just works. It's more complicated than that, but that's an easy way to look at it. It's not that different than Windows once you get used to it. And it sure has much more elegant UI than Windows 8.
If the price suits you, and the tech specs suit you, it's a no brainer to me. Why would you discredit a perfectly good laptop just because of the company's name?
Dell XPS 13 is very nice too, but it's not an ultrabook, so it's much heavier than these. 13z is smaller, but still considerably more bulkier.
toni, this is what happens when you post that crap outside of the usual anti-Apple places. |
I don't really know I have an iPad and iPhone and i'm quite happy with the pad but content with the phone. Eitherway you're right I shouldn't discredit the MBA because of the company name. Dell XPS 13 is actually an ultrabook. it weights 0,01 kg more than the MBA and is 1 mm thicker at the thickest point. So it must qualify right?
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Sep 2012 14:27 Post subject: |
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Ah oops, I mixed it with the 15/15z. 
Looks good. The cheapest version is 999$, but they all have a 720p display vs the 1440x900 on the Air.
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Sep 2012 18:57 Post subject: |
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Consult digitalversus.com for lappy purchases.
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Sep 2012 23:58 Post subject: |
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| farne wrote: | | Consult digitalversus.com for lappy purchases. |
Thanks I checked it out, seems like i'll be going for a macbook Air if everything checks out at the store with the keyboard feeling good etc..
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Mon, 17th Sep 2012 00:03 Post subject: |
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If you need tips for OS X, don't be afraid to ask. And don't let trolls get to you. 
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| Posted: Mon, 17th Sep 2012 00:15 Post subject: |
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I used a macbook the other day. Took me 10 minutes to figure out how to click by pushing down the touchpad lmao
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| Posted: Mon, 17th Sep 2012 00:16 Post subject: |
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| SpykeZ wrote: | | I used a macbook the other day. Took me 10 minutes to figure out how to click by pushing down the touchpad lmao |
But it's like that in ultrabooks too, no buttons. It's a good design, to be honest. |
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| Posted: Mon, 17th Sep 2012 00:19 Post subject: |
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That it is. I just never use those kinds of laptops so I was all like wtf...how the bloody hell do I click?!
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| Posted: Wed, 19th Sep 2012 16:43 Post subject: |
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Anyone used the 13" Zenbook Prime? I respectfully disagree with Leo on the MBA screen being better. The Zenbook one is anti-glare, has a higher resolution and the viewing angles are great. And all reviews I've read praise it as being the better of the two.
That said, I'd love to hear anyone's experience with it.
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| Posted: Mon, 24th Sep 2012 01:45 Post subject: |
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DarkPassenger could you please link some of those reviews?
Also I've got another question. Should I get my MBA with 8 gigs of RAM or is 4 enough? I'm a bit confused on how much that is needed.
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| Posted: Mon, 24th Sep 2012 02:08 Post subject: |
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MBA has soldered RAM, so in a long term 8GB is better, especially if you are going to use VMs.
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| Posted: Sun, 30th Sep 2012 20:15 Post subject: |
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Thanks i'll check them out!
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| Posted: Sun, 30th Sep 2012 21:51 Post subject: |
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| DarkPassenger wrote: | | I respectfully disagree with Leo on the MBA screen being better. |
I don't think I have commented on the Zenbook's screen. If the price is right, then sure. How long does battery last? |
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For me the choice was between Zenbook's superior screen and the Air's great touchpad. Decided the display is more important since I'll be coding a lot on it.
