In Australia not in NZ so didn't see it. Read reviews and it's even better. The ability to turn it into a tablet and the screen resolution are phenomenal. On 26 Nov 2014 20:27, "Tom P" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >
