Thanks Glav. Somebody recommended affordablelaptops last week but I couldn't recall the name. Have you had any experience with their warranty/service?
Thanks Tom On 27 November 2014 at 17:52, Paul Glavich <subscripti...@theglavs.com> wrote: > Highly recommend the Gigabyte P34v2 (I bought mine from Afforable Laptops > www.affordablelaptops.com.au ) > > > > Specs are: > > · I7-4700HQ (Up to 3.4Ghz) > > · 16Gb memory > > · 256 Gb SSD > > · Dedicated Gfx card (Nvidia Geforce GTX 860M with 2 or 4Gb GDDR > memory – can’t remember) in addition to the Intel 4600 (switches to 4600 in > battery mode) > > · About 1.7Kg > > · Battery life is great. > > > > Its actually a gaming rig but very thin and light. > > > > - Glav > > > > *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto: > ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] *On Behalf Of *Tom P > *Sent:* Thursday, 27 November 2014 3:00 PM > *To:* ozDotNet > *Subject:* Re: [OT] Ultrabook for noob > > > > 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 > > > > >
