Highly recommend the Gigabyte P34v2 (I bought mine from Afforable Laptops www.affordablelaptops.com.au <http://www.affordablelaptops.com.au> )
Specs are: * I7-4700HQ (Up to 3.4Ghz) * 16Gb memory * 256 Gb SSD * Dedicated Gfx card (Nvidia Geforce GTX 860M with 2 or 4Gb GDDR memory – can’t remember) in addition to the Intel 4600 (switches to 4600 in battery mode) * About 1.7Kg * Battery life is great. Its actually a gaming rig but very thin and light. - Glav From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Tom P Sent: Thursday, 27 November 2014 3:00 PM To: ozDotNet Subject: Re: [OT] Ultrabook for noob My thoughts exactly! :) I was thinking more about how long it normally lasts before i7 and 16Gb RAM become too little Thanks Tom On 27 November 2014 at 14:56, Stephen Price <step...@perthprojects.com <mailto:step...@perthprojects.com> > wrote: 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <http://t.signaledue.com/e1t/o/5/f18dQhb0S7ks8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9gXrN7sKj6v4LGzzVdDZcj8qlRZHN5w6vp0g4p7Cf96836-01?si=6200614728499200&pi=19c727c0-0318-4e16-d9c8-6b4293530175> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Tom P <tompbi...@gmail.com <mailto: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://t.signaledue.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XYg2z8MG4N4WJpKqQK4kWF2mHLdh7Wljf19pFfl03?t=http%3A%2F%2Fcourteous.ly%2FaAOZcv&si=6200614728499200&pi=19c727c0-0318-4e16-d9c8-6b4293530175> 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
