Thanks for the advice Preet. Thanks Tom
On 27 November 2014 at 15:55, Preet Sangha <preetsan...@gmail.com> wrote: > When I was self employed back I got the best laptop I could afford and > carry. I spent 3k NZD on a sandybridge i7 + 16Gb + 2 x 128 Gb Kingston > Hyper X SSDs (as the mobo supported Raid 0) back in Oct 2011. The disks > them selves for 20% of the price. > > Frankly it's still a beast (though I recently upgraded the disks). I do > sense that I'm accustomed to the fast load and compile times and I couldn't > go back to HDD. VS 2012/2013 load times are annoyingly about 5-10 secs and > I am finding that a bit slow now (yes I know it's a first world problem). > > My advice is to seriously get the best tools you can afford as this is > your living and your sanity. > > On 27 November 2014 at 16:59, Tom P <tompbi...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> My thoughts exactly! :) I was thinking more about how long it normally >> lasts before i7 and 16Gb RAM become too little >> >> Thanks >> Tom >> >> >> On 27 November 2014 at 14:56, Stephen Price <step...@perthprojects.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I only appreciate mine for six months. After that I want a new one. ;) >>> >>> On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 11:45 AM, mike smith <meski...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> 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 <tompbi...@gmail.com> 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 <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 >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Meski >>>> >>>> http://courteous.ly/aAOZcv >>>> <http://t.signaledue.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XYg2z8MG4N4WJpKqQK4kWF2mHLdh7Wljf19pFfl03?t=http%3A%2F%2Fcourteous.ly%2FaAOZcv&si=6200614728499200&pi=19c727c0-0318-4e16-d9c8-6b4293530175> >>>> >>>> "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 >>>> >>> >>> >> > > > -- > regards, > Preet, Overlooking the Ocean, Auckland >
