I only appreciate mine for six months. After that I want a new one. ;) On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 11:45 AM, mike smith <meski...@gmail.com> wrote:
> ATO allows laptops to depreciate over 3 years, desktops 4 > > > https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Income-and-deductions/In-detail/Deductions-for-specific-industries-and-occupations/IT-professionals---claiming-work-related-expenses/?page=21 > > On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 5:50 PM, Tom P <tompbi...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Stephen >> >> Thanks for the quick response. Actually a coworker suggested this list a >> while ago but I forgot all about it. >> >> Surface Pro 3 did have me interested at first but it is too small in my >> opinion and I prefer to just use the laptop and not have to hook up to an >> external monitor and keyboard and so on. Even a 13" has me concerned. I may >> go with 15". >> >> I've heard great things about the Macbook but the keyboard didn't feel >> right to me for Windows. >> >> I'll check out the XPS 15. >> >> Wow, 16Gb RAM? I didn't realise that was such an issue. 8Gb would be >> plenty for me I think but I guess going forward that will matter. How often >> do people change laptops? Is 3-4 years a stretch? >> >> Thanks >> Tom >> >> >> On 26 November 2014 at 17:02, Stephen Price <step...@perthprojects.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Welcome Tom! >>> (OMG where did we get a new poster from?) >>> >>> Having more than a few laptops (both past and present) I feel slightly >>> qualified to reply. I've found Dell pretty good, but always get the longest >>> warranty you can get your hands on. It's happened a couple of times where a >>> laptop has needed parts/repairs and its been out of warranty. When that >>> happens its usually better to upgrade than spend money on it. >>> >>> I'm currently running a Mac book Pro 13 (for iOS dev cross platform >>> stuff with Xamarin), a Surface Pro 3 (for most dev) and an Asus gaming >>> laptop (amazing machine but a bit too heavy to lug about. Awesome for >>> gaming at a mates place, or when others bring their laptops and you want to >>> be sociable in the same room). >>> The only thing that stops me from saying get a surface pro 3, is the RAM >>> limit of 8Gb. If it could have 16Gb it would be the way to go, hands down. >>> The other two laptops both have 16Gb and its really the only thing that >>> lets the Surface Pro 3 down (spec wise). That said its the most portable, >>> and most adaptable (laptop or tablet mode) and even wins on battery life by >>> a huge margin. >>> >>> That said, the real answer is "it depends". You need to look at what you >>> want it for and makes sure whatever you get fits that first. Oh, I had a >>> Samsung Ultrabook (the QuadHD touch screen one) and was disappointed with >>> the high DPI experience of Windows 8. Passed it to my daughter for Uni >>> laptop and she loves it. >>> I almost got the Dell XPS 15 (with the QuadHD touchscreen) but got the >>> surface pro 3 instead. So far not regretted that decision but I daresay the >>> Dell would have also been a good buy (without the tablet form tho) >>> >>> HTH >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Tom P <tompbi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi >>>> >>>> First time poster here so please take it easy on me. >>>> >>>> I've only ever had a desktop but looking to purchase my first laptop, >>>> ultrabook preferred. I've been looking at the Dells for warranty and >>>> support feedback I've received, XPS 13 sounds mainly. I wish to use it for >>>> development mainly with some minor travel. Can some of the wiser more >>>> experienced developers here share their thoughts and recommendations? >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> Tom >>>> >>> >>> >> > > > -- > Meski > > http://courteous.ly/aAOZcv > <http://t.signaledue.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XYg2z8MG4N4WJpKqQK4kWF2mHLdh7Wljf19pFfl03?t=http%3A%2F%2Fcourteous.ly%2FaAOZcv&si=6200614728499200&pi=19c727c0-0318-4e16-d9c8-6b4293530175> > > "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 >
