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rydawg5
Posts: 2,639
May 1, 2013 8:58pm
Im looking to buy a laptop.
I want it to be a 13-14" screen. As thin and light as possible. Good speakers no cd rom. Looking for a good quality graphics for streaming video. And.. Good battery life..any suggestions?
I want it to be a 13-14" screen. As thin and light as possible. Good speakers no cd rom. Looking for a good quality graphics for streaming video. And.. Good battery life..any suggestions?
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
May 1, 2013 9:00pm
Buy a Mac cheap ass
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 1, 2013 9:00pm
Mac.
inb4 dlazz
inb4 dlazz
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rydawg5
Posts: 2,639
May 1, 2013 9:02pm
is Mac worth the extra money?
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rydawg5
Posts: 2,639
May 1, 2013 9:12pm
How much would it cost to put an os and buy the req cables and adapters for this Mac? http://www.cowboom.com/product/156198
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
May 1, 2013 9:19pm
like_that;1437065 wrote:Mac.
inb4 dlazz
Too slow
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
May 1, 2013 9:21pm
rydawg5;1437066 wrote:is Mac worth the extra money?
I don't know shit about computers. All I know is I bought a MacBook 5 years ago and it's still going strong. From Kim Kardashian to Farah Abrahams the thing is going strong.
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rydawg5
Posts: 2,639
May 1, 2013 9:23pm
Who is Farrah Abrahams
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
May 1, 2013 9:25pm
rydawg5;1437074 wrote:Who is Farrah Abrahams
The next fake celebrity sex tape.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/05/01/farrah-abraham-sells-sex-tape-as-raunchy-pics-leak-online/
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 1, 2013 9:38pm
dlazz still hasn't posted yet.bases_loaded;1437072 wrote:Too slow
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 1, 2013 10:39pm
http://www.newegg.com/ has anything you could want. Enter specs, browse, read reviews.
Or Macbook Air.
Personally, I'd go Macbook.
Or Macbook Air.
Personally, I'd go Macbook.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
May 1, 2013 11:17pm
I like the ultrabooks really well. Sony, Toshiba, Lenovo and HP are all good. The high-end ultrabooks probably have as much power as you need, if not more. They can be pricey, though. For the best balance of power and battery life, make sure you're getting a 3rd gen Intel Ivy Bridge processor - they don't run nearly as hot as previous generations, either.
Speakers can be dicey. You're not going to get great sound out of many laptops, although the HP with Beats are pretty good.
Dell's customer service is beyond lousy, but I never had a problem with 3 different laptops from them. Not much of a price advantage with Dell any more. Lenovo has a really good line-up and some are very competitively priced with Dell and others.
And as already mentioned there's Newegg. As always, you're overpaying for Apple.
Speakers can be dicey. You're not going to get great sound out of many laptops, although the HP with Beats are pretty good.
Dell's customer service is beyond lousy, but I never had a problem with 3 different laptops from them. Not much of a price advantage with Dell any more. Lenovo has a really good line-up and some are very competitively priced with Dell and others.
And as already mentioned there's Newegg. As always, you're overpaying for Apple.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 1, 2013 11:54pm
Have you considered a MS Surface? Pretty cool gadget.
Also, "good speakers" and a thin laptop (ultrabook) don't really go together. Go headphones or some solid external speakers.
Also, "good speakers" and a thin laptop (ultrabook) don't really go together. Go headphones or some solid external speakers.
believer
Posts: 8,153
May 2, 2013 5:07am
Correct. Nice computers but of you buy one, you're paying for the name not the machine.gut;1437129 wrote:As always, you're overpaying for Apple.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
May 2, 2013 5:39am
What's your budget? No need to buy a Mac if you only want good quality streaming video. You going to be doing a lot of photo and video editing and production? Then fuck that noise. Don't waste money you don't need to with a Mac.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 2, 2013 7:45am
Got some clueless poor people in here. :laugh:
You do know a MB Air can be had for a grand?
I've never heard a bad thing about Asus. My friend has this...nice machine.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230655
You do know a MB Air can be had for a grand?
I've never heard a bad thing about Asus. My friend has this...nice machine.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230655
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
May 2, 2013 9:29am
Why spend a grand when you can get everything you need in a $500 laptop?
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 2, 2013 9:30am
Why buy a Porche when you can drive around in a '97 Cavalier? It's all about preference.
The ultrabooks in the $500 range are nothing to rave about, but for basic stuff...they get the job done.
The ultrabooks in the $500 range are nothing to rave about, but for basic stuff...they get the job done.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
May 2, 2013 9:31am
http://slickdeals.net/f/6002180-Dell-Outlet-XPS-13-Ultrabook-L322X-539-after-coupon-Outlet-New
seems like a good deal on an ultrabook
Also, this is a phenomenal deal for the specs....
http://slickdeals.net/f/5997970-Dell-XPS-14-Ultrabook-Core-i7-3517U-1-9GHz-14-HD-Display-1600x900-8GB-DDR3-500GB-HDD-8-Cell-Win-8-594-Free-Shipping
seems like a good deal on an ultrabook
Also, this is a phenomenal deal for the specs....
http://slickdeals.net/f/5997970-Dell-XPS-14-Ultrabook-Core-i7-3517U-1-9GHz-14-HD-Display-1600x900-8GB-DDR3-500GB-HDD-8-Cell-Win-8-594-Free-Shipping
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gut
Posts: 15,058
May 2, 2013 9:47am
You do know that's still a few hundred overpriced? Gotta pay for all the marketing and branding...Automatik;1437165 wrote: You do know a MB Air can be had for a grand?
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
May 2, 2013 9:50am
Lenovo has some awesome options. I have had 2 Lenovo laptops and love them (both still running like a charm). I like them much, much more than the Dells I used to have.
The portable Thinkpad T-series: http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/thinkpad/t-series/
The portable Thinkpad T-series: http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/thinkpad/t-series/
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 2, 2013 10:48am
You do know, that you have know idea what you're talking about?gut;1437237 wrote:You do know that's still a few hundred overpriced? Gotta pay for all the marketing and branding...
The Asus I posted was $999. Stop being so broke. :laugh:
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gut
Posts: 15,058
May 2, 2013 10:54am
You posted an overpriced machine for comparison. I can get that same processor and memory in a Lenovo for $750. That's why I said the MB Air are still a few hundred overpriced. Stop being such a suckerAutomatik;1437300 wrote:You do know, that you have know idea what you're talking about?
The Asus I posted was $999. Stop being so broke. :laugh:
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 2, 2013 10:55am
My macbook is also dying a slow death. I can't decide if I want to replace my phone or comp first though. I have a 4 yr old MB, debating if I want to spend the money to buy another mac (mac lover) or go with a cheaper route. The main argument for the MB at the time was reliance, apple care support, and lack of viruses. Seems the market is starting to catch up in those areas.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 2, 2013 10:56am
Congrats on being broke! I have a Lenovo as well.gut;1437308 wrote:You posted an overpriced machine for comparison. I can get that same processor and memory in a Lenovo for $750. Stop being such a sucker :laugh: