Not a requirement On Friday, 16 December 2016, mike smith <meski...@gmail.com> wrote:
> It's a touch-screen, is that a feature you're looking for? > > On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 7:11 AM, Tom P <tompbi...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tompbi...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > >> I'll mostly be using it at my desk but I guess I'd like the option to >> travel with it so I wouldn't go for anything larger than a 15". RAM I >> thought 8GB would be enough but everyone keeps telling me 16GB is the way >> to go, SSD for speed obviously, 512GB storage would be enough unless 1TB is >> not much more expensive, screen res as high as possible given my budget, >> Windows 10, onsite service 3 or 4 years unless there is a higher offering. >> In the past I've had problems after 3 years right after not renewing the >> warranty. Not sure about driving 4K screens, I probably wouldn't but again >> if it does then I wouldn't complain. Budget is $3000 give or take $100 or >> $200 since it's a lot of money already anyway. >> >> Sorry I speak like a user :-) >> >> >> On 15 December 2016 at 21:51, Ken Schaefer <k...@adopenstatic.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','k...@adopenstatic.com');>> wrote: >> >>> First thing, given there are a huge number of laptops out there, are >>> what are your requirements/constraints/use cases… >>> >>> >>> >>> a) What are the minimums you think you need (storage, RAM, battery >>> life, screen res) >>> >>> b) What is your budget (or any other constraint – OS etc.) >>> >>> c) Is this going to be mostly portable, working in customer >>> offices, cafes, planes etc), or mostly sit on your desk. Do you want to >>> drive 4K screens etc. off it on your desk >>> >>> >>> >>> Given that this is going to be your primary work machine, I guess it’s >>> safe to assume you need either (a) maximum reliability or (b) onsite >>> service – no “return to base and wait a week” type offerings. >>> >>> >>> >>> Sorry I speak like an architect. I guess I’ve been doing that for too >>> long now. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');> [mailto: >>> ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');>] *On >>> Behalf Of *Tom P >>> *Sent:* Thursday, 15 December 2016 8:40 AM >>> *To:* ozDotNet <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com');>> >>> *Subject:* [OT] HP Spectre x360 thoughts >>> >>> >>> >>> Wow thanks for the comprehensive email Tony. During my research I >>> actually did read about horror stories like yours where people ended up >>> sending machines back several times. It's really disappointing when you're >>> spending so much money. I know several people who just refuse to deal with >>> Dell now after having many issues with them. I'll keep looking... >>> >>> >>> On Wednesday, 14 December 2016, Tony Wright <tonyw...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Tom, >>> >>> >>> >>> I have been reviewing laptops lately for value for money and decided the >>> battery life on the x360 sucked. >>> >>> >>> >>> Most of the laptops in the $3000 range are dual core as well. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you're after a 2in1 and dual core is fine you could consider Lenovo >>> thinkpad x1 yoga, or the Lenovo yoga 910. Lenovo yoga 910 is consumer and >>> had 7th gen Intel chip but no pen capability. Thinkpad x1 yoga has pen but >>> different port configuration. >>> >>> >>> >>> Check ports on all laptops you consider. Thunderbolt ports are best if >>> you can get them. Usbc is second best (you can run multiple external >>> monitors + Ethernet cable via those ports) But you will also need adapters >>> to fit. >>> >>> >>> >>> The best value I ended up coming up with was a Dell Xps 15. But I have >>> had major issues. They have now replaced my motherboard 3 times due to >>> crashes, screen flickering and thunderbolt port failures. Tomorrow they >>> will replace my motherboard for the fourth time. Not good enough. If it >>> fails this time, I'm getting a refund. >>> >>> >>> >>> My advice is look for discount codes as well. My son has a student >>> account giving him access to discounts on hp (limited selection up to 40%), >>> Dell (15%) and Microsoft (15%). Lenovo had up to 20% recently but have >>> removed that deal. Lenovo often have other deals. Apple 10% through a >>> student discount. Auto clubs, like racv, also have discounts. >>> >>> >>> >>> If my laptop fails again and I have to buy another laptop, I think I >>> might get a Lenovo P50, but they're expensive and not as sexy,but I can get >>> a xeon chip or high end quad core, go up to 64gb ram, and put a second nvme >>> pcie ssd of I like. >>> >>> >>> >>> The other laptops I considered were surface book. Didn't like the lack >>> of thunderbolt. Apple Macbook pro, which you can install windows natively >>> on. It's got an awesome configuration but bad battery life, and that's >>> reduced further by windows. Asus Zenbook pro 15 but couldn't find a price >>> for the right configuration I want (I only want 1920x1080 as I want more >>> battery life) >>> >>> Hp omen - lacks extensibility. Dell precision 7510 far too expensive in >>> Australia. >>> >>> >>> >>> Hope this helps! >>> >>> >>> >>> Tony >>> >>> >>> >>> On 14 Dec 2016 5:34 PM, "Tom P" <tompbi...@gmail.com >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tompbi...@gmail.com');>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Folks, >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm thinking of buying the HP Spectre x360 13 inch with high specs (16gb >>> ram, 512 ssd, i7) which ends up costing about $3100 with the warranty. Have >>> any devs here had bad experiences with this machine or recommend a >>> better alternative for the price? >>> >>> >>> >>> Cheers >>> >>> Tom >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Tom >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> 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 > -- Thanks Tom
