If money is not an issue (twice the price of my previous post), this one is good, but short battery life... http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2376739,00.asp
OK... sorry for the multiple posts....I'm done. I hope this helps. On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 3:55 PM, Stephen Davidson <[email protected]>wrote: > ...or even this refurbished laptop: > > http://www.buy.com/prod/hp-elitebook-8740w-wh276ut-17-led-notebook-intel-core-i7-i7-720qm-1/214983440.html?listingId=235509521 > > > On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 3:52 PM, Stephen Davidson > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> so, something like this might do the trick?: >> >> http://dealnews.com/Lenovo-Ivy-i7-Quad-16-Laptop-w-Quadro-2-GB-GPU-for-1-205-free-shipping/657079.html >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Matt Lind <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Basically what I'm hearing from everybody is laptop still isn't cost >>> effective for what I intend it for. >>> >>> To answer a few questions: >>> >>> I am insisting on a Quadro graphics card because here at the studio >>> we've tested every GeForce released in the past 7 years and it's been a >>> crapshoot whether they work reliably or not with Softimage - especially >>> with OpenGL shaders. Problems range from flakey behavior to blue screens. >>> I have had almost no issues with Quadros. I would prefer to pay a little >>> more upfront for assurance my sparse free time is put to good use on my >>> hobby than troubleshooting and pulling out what little hair I have left to >>> get that extra ounce of performance which doesn't matter in the long run. >>> >>> I won't be doing long intensive 3D renders as my focus will be on >>> realtime stuff, but I may be doing some IO intensive data streaming for >>> video editing. I will be working with large raw files from my D-SLR, so 14 >>> bit log color support is important. It's not an issue if I can plug a >>> laptop into a full size monitor. I'd also like to do some cross platform >>> development between Windows and Linux. Some will be Softimage plugins, >>> others being Android apps or standalone apps for home use which use OpenGL. >>> >>> I purchased my current workstation from Dell outlet in 2005 and was a >>> great deal (50% off). I decked it out to maximize processing power and IO >>> bandwidth, then purchased the Quadro separately from Ebay. I was >>> considering doing the same thing again until I saw the handwriting on the >>> wall about everything moving to the cloud, realtime, mobile, and so on. If >>> the decision was purely financial a workstation would be a no-brainer, but >>> it didn't look like a smart investment for the long term if the goal is to >>> be technologically relevant down the road as these technologies progress. >>> That's my dilemma and motivation for a laptop. I was considering the Dell >>> precision mobile workstation 6670 from Dell outlet, but last inspection >>> this weekend showed the configurations I was looking for already sold out >>> :( The laptops recommended on Nvidia's website are no longer available >>> for HP and Lenovo. >>> >>> I already have the Galaxy Note phablet, therefore I don't need a tablet >>> at this time. >>> >>> Sooo....workstation now with short relevant lifespan or pay a little >>> extra for a laptop which isn't quite feasible yet? Hmmm... >>> >>> >>> Matt >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] [mailto: >>> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Tim Leydecker >>> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 2:56 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: everybody's favorite question... >>> >>> Hi Matt, >>> >>> for people in the US, there´s pretty good refurbished hardware available >>> from Apple, Dell, HP and possibly a bunch more: >>> >>> HP >>> http://www.hp.com/sbso/buspurchase_refurbished_specials.html? >>> >>> Dell (laptop link but there´s more if you search for refurbished on the >>> site) http://www.dell.com/us/dfb/p/precision-laptops >>> >>> Apple >>> http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac >>> >>> >>> I would think that the above and the likes give a good balance between >>> guaranteed performance and pricing for a dedicated home use and may allow >>> to access features otherwise too expensive to justify for a personal >>> machine. >>> >>> Personally, I wouldn´t expect a laptop to last longer than 2 years for >>> it´s primary use but can imagine there´s enough options to pick from for a >>> solid, mobile experience and a pricetag that´s justifiable accordingly. >>> >>> It shouldn´t hurt too much if it´s stolen or broken suddenly, imo. >>> >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> >>> tim >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 12.01.2013 04:15, Matt Lind wrote: >>> > .What computer should I get? (for home). >>> > >>> > I have always used workstations and have already done the research for >>> > another purchase. However, it's been nearly 8 years since my last >>> > investment and my trusty Dell Precision workstation is starting to >>> > fail L. I am considering going mobile this time. I'm asking for >>> > people's experience with laptops as I have never used a laptop for 3D >>> > work before and have mostly heard bad things in the area of >>> reliability and lack of selection. I don't need top of the line, but I am >>> interested in something durable that won't break the bank and performs at >>> least as well as a mid-grade workstation. Besides 3D, I'll be doing a lot >>> of coding, photography (editing), and some video with my DSLR. So color >>> accuracy and IO would be important features. I would tend to think an SSD >>> hard drive, multi-core CPU (4+), USB 3.0, a decent Nvidia Quadro card would >>> be a good baseline. Anything else people recommend in a laptop? Or to >>> avoid? >>> > >>> > Please reply offline. >>> > >>> > Thanks, >>> > >>> > Matt >>> > >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> Best Regards, >> * Stephen P. Davidson** >> **(954) 552-7956 >> * [email protected] >> >> *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* >> >> >> - Arthur C. Clarke >> >> <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> >> > > > > -- > > Best Regards, > * Stephen P. Davidson** > **(954) 552-7956 > * [email protected] > > *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* > > > - Arthur C. Clarke > > <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> > -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson** **(954) 552-7956 * [email protected] *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke <http://www.3danimationmagic.com>
