Also, I propose we rename the list into the OzDevLaptop elist, and make .Net coding questions [OT]. We talk about dev rigs more often than coding.
Is it Friday yet? On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 3:38 PM, Dave Walker <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>
