Perhaps? http://www.dell.com/au/business/p/latitude-e7440-ultrabook/pd
On 27 November 2014 at 09:18, Tom P <tompbi...@gmail.com> wrote: > Stephen and Greg > > I couldn't even locate the E7440 on the Australian Dell site, found it on > the US one though. Am I missing something? Dell site is confusing. > > Thanks > Tom > > On 26 November 2014 at 19:17, Stephen Price <step...@perthprojects.com> > wrote: > >> Spec'd up the Dell E7440 and it seems expensive for the specs. Only let >> you put 8Gb RAM in them too. Did I miss something? $3974 for i7 with 8Gb >> RAM and 256Gb SSD. (and 5yr warranty). >> That's almost half as much again as my Surface pro 3 with similar specs. >> Or do they just charge more for the business laptops vs the consumer >> targeted ones? (like XPS) >> >> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Greg Low (低格雷格) <g...@greglow.com> >> wrote: >> >>> We’ve had a really good run with Dell E7440’s. We get them with quad >>> core i7’s. Buy them with small memory and drive, and fit Crucial 16GB >>> memory and 1TB SSDs. Been an awesome set of machines. Didn’t think I’d get >>> used to the 14” screen after having a 17” but I’m surprisingly ok with it. >>> I did have to kill off screen scaling in Win 8.X though, as I couldn’t live >>> with it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> >>> Greg >>> >>> >>> >>> Dr Greg Low >>> >>> >>> >>> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 >>> fax >>> >>> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: >>> ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Tom P >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 26 November 2014 2:51 PM >>> *To:* ozDotNet >>> *Subject:* Re: [OT] Ultrabook for noob >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Stephen >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks for the quick response. Actually a coworker suggested this list a >>> while ago but I forgot all about it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Surface Pro 3 did have me interested at first but it is too small in my >>> opinion and I prefer to just use the laptop and not have to hook up to an >>> external monitor and keyboard and so on. Even a 13" has me concerned. I may >>> go with 15". >>> >>> >>> >>> I've heard great things about the Macbook but the keyboard didn't feel >>> right to me for Windows. >>> >>> >>> >>> I'll check out the XPS 15. >>> >>> >>> >>> Wow, 16Gb RAM? I didn't realise that was such an issue. 8Gb would be >>> plenty for me I think but I guess going forward that will matter. How often >>> do people change laptops? Is 3-4 years a stretch? >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Tom >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 26 November 2014 at 17:02, Stephen Price <step...@perthprojects.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Welcome Tom! >>> >>> (OMG where did we get a new poster from?) >>> >>> >>> >>> Having more than a few laptops (both past and present) I feel slightly >>> qualified to reply. I've found Dell pretty good, but always get the longest >>> warranty you can get your hands on. It's happened a couple of times where a >>> laptop has needed parts/repairs and its been out of warranty. When that >>> happens its usually better to upgrade than spend money on it. >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm currently running a Mac book Pro 13 (for iOS dev cross platform >>> stuff with Xamarin), a Surface Pro 3 (for most dev) and an Asus gaming >>> laptop (amazing machine but a bit too heavy to lug about. Awesome for >>> gaming at a mates place, or when others bring their laptops and you want to >>> be sociable in the same room). >>> >>> The only thing that stops me from saying get a surface pro 3, is the RAM >>> limit of 8Gb. If it could have 16Gb it would be the way to go, hands down. >>> The other two laptops both have 16Gb and its really the only thing that >>> lets the Surface Pro 3 down (spec wise). That said its the most portable, >>> and most adaptable (laptop or tablet mode) and even wins on battery life by >>> a huge margin. >>> >>> >>> >>> That said, the real answer is "it depends". You need to look at what you >>> want it for and makes sure whatever you get fits that first. Oh, I had a >>> Samsung Ultrabook (the QuadHD touch screen one) and was disappointed with >>> the high DPI experience of Windows 8. Passed it to my daughter for Uni >>> laptop and she loves it. >>> >>> I almost got the Dell XPS 15 (with the QuadHD touchscreen) but got the >>> surface pro 3 instead. So far not regretted that decision but I daresay the >>> Dell would have also been a good buy (without the tablet form tho) >>> >>> >>> >>> HTH >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Tom P <tompbi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi >>> >>> >>> >>> First time poster here so please take it easy on me. >>> >>> >>> >>> I've only ever had a desktop but looking to purchase my first laptop, >>> ultrabook preferred. I've been looking at the Dells for warranty and >>> support feedback I've received, XPS 13 sounds mainly. I wish to use it for >>> development mainly with some minor travel. Can some of the wiser more >>> experienced developers here share their thoughts and recommendations? >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Tom >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >
