Just saw this and thought of this thread. http://www.woot.com/offers/hp-17-3-quad-core-i7-laptop-11
This link is only good for maybe an hour, though HP Pavilion M7-1015DX Laptop, 17.3" HD+ BrightView LED, Intel Core i7-3610QM Quad-Core 2.3GHz, 8GB DDR3, 1TB SATA, HDMI, USB 3.0, Beats Audio, 802.11n, W7HP 1600 x 900 display $599.99 Not sure of the graphics, though. At that price you could add a Quadro card and still be a good deal. Forgive this post...it is an ad, I know, but I do not work for them. I just thought it was a deal worth mentioning. On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 4:00 PM, Stephen Davidson <[email protected]>wrote: > 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> > -- 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>
