Hi Dave Thanks I will check it out. I see there's a Yoga 3 also.
Thanks Tom On 26 November 2014 at 18:14, Dave Walker <[email protected]> wrote: > Lenovo yoga 2 pro are awesome. Well worth checking out. > On 26 Nov 2014 19:50, "Tom P" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> 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 <[email protected]> >> 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 <[email protected]> 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 >>>> >>> >>> >>
