I recall Stephen Price had a Spectre x360. Maybe wait for him to join in this conversation with his thoughts.
On Friday, 16 December 2016, Tom P <tompbi...@gmail.com> wrote: > Not a requirement > > On Friday, 16 December 2016, mike smith <meski...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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> 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> 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 [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@ozdot >>>> net.com] *On Behalf Of *Tom P >>>> *Sent:* Thursday, 15 December 2016 8:40 AM >>>> *To:* ozDotNet <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> 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 > >
