ATO allows laptops to depreciate over 3 years, desktops 4 https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Income-and-deductions/In-detail/Deductions-for-specific-industries-and-occupations/IT-professionals---claiming-work-related-expenses/?page=21
On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 5:50 PM, 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 >>> >> >> > -- Meski http://courteous.ly/aAOZcv "Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough" - Adam Hills
