It's a touch-screen, is that a feature you're looking for? On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 7:11 AM, Tom P <tompbi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'll mostly be using it at my desk but I guess I'd like the option to > travel with it so I wouldn't go for anything larger than a 15". RAM I > thought 8GB would be enough but everyone keeps telling me 16GB is the way > to go, SSD for speed obviously, 512GB storage would be enough unless 1TB is > not much more expensive, screen res as high as possible given my budget, > Windows 10, onsite service 3 or 4 years unless there is a higher offering. > In the past I've had problems after 3 years right after not renewing the > warranty. Not sure about driving 4K screens, I probably wouldn't but again > if it does then I wouldn't complain. Budget is $3000 give or take $100 or > $200 since it's a lot of money already anyway. > > Sorry I speak like a user :-) > > > On 15 December 2016 at 21:51, Ken Schaefer <k...@adopenstatic.com> wrote: > >> First thing, given there are a huge number of laptops out there, are what >> are your requirements/constraints/use cases… >> >> >> >> a) What are the minimums you think you need (storage, RAM, battery >> life, screen res) >> >> b) What is your budget (or any other constraint – OS etc.) >> >> c) Is this going to be mostly portable, working in customer >> offices, cafes, planes etc), or mostly sit on your desk. Do you want to >> drive 4K screens etc. off it on your desk >> >> >> >> Given that this is going to be your primary work machine, I guess it’s >> safe to assume you need either (a) maximum reliability or (b) onsite >> service – no “return to base and wait a week” type offerings. >> >> >> >> Sorry I speak like an architect. I guess I’ve been doing that for too >> long now. >> >> >> >> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-bounces@ozdot >> net.com] *On Behalf Of *Tom P >> *Sent:* Thursday, 15 December 2016 8:40 AM >> *To:* ozDotNet <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com> >> *Subject:* [OT] HP Spectre x360 thoughts >> >> >> >> Wow thanks for the comprehensive email Tony. During my research I >> actually did read about horror stories like yours where people ended up >> sending machines back several times. It's really disappointing when you're >> spending so much money. I know several people who just refuse to deal with >> Dell now after having many issues with them. I'll keep looking... >> >> >> On Wednesday, 14 December 2016, Tony Wright <tonyw...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Tom, >> >> >> >> I have been reviewing laptops lately for value for money and decided the >> battery life on the x360 sucked. >> >> >> >> Most of the laptops in the $3000 range are dual core as well. >> >> >> >> If you're after a 2in1 and dual core is fine you could consider Lenovo >> thinkpad x1 yoga, or the Lenovo yoga 910. Lenovo yoga 910 is consumer and >> had 7th gen Intel chip but no pen capability. Thinkpad x1 yoga has pen but >> different port configuration. >> >> >> >> Check ports on all laptops you consider. Thunderbolt ports are best if >> you can get them. Usbc is second best (you can run multiple external >> monitors + Ethernet cable via those ports) But you will also need adapters >> to fit. >> >> >> >> The best value I ended up coming up with was a Dell Xps 15. But I have >> had major issues. They have now replaced my motherboard 3 times due to >> crashes, screen flickering and thunderbolt port failures. Tomorrow they >> will replace my motherboard for the fourth time. Not good enough. If it >> fails this time, I'm getting a refund. >> >> >> >> My advice is look for discount codes as well. My son has a student >> account giving him access to discounts on hp (limited selection up to 40%), >> Dell (15%) and Microsoft (15%). Lenovo had up to 20% recently but have >> removed that deal. Lenovo often have other deals. Apple 10% through a >> student discount. Auto clubs, like racv, also have discounts. >> >> >> >> If my laptop fails again and I have to buy another laptop, I think I >> might get a Lenovo P50, but they're expensive and not as sexy,but I can get >> a xeon chip or high end quad core, go up to 64gb ram, and put a second nvme >> pcie ssd of I like. >> >> >> >> The other laptops I considered were surface book. Didn't like the lack of >> thunderbolt. Apple Macbook pro, which you can install windows natively on. >> It's got an awesome configuration but bad battery life, and that's reduced >> further by windows. Asus Zenbook pro 15 but couldn't find a price for the >> right configuration I want (I only want 1920x1080 as I want more battery >> life) >> >> Hp omen - lacks extensibility. Dell precision 7510 far too expensive in >> Australia. >> >> >> >> Hope this helps! >> >> >> >> Tony >> >> >> >> On 14 Dec 2016 5:34 PM, "Tom P" <tompbi...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Folks, >> >> >> >> I'm thinking of buying the HP Spectre x360 13 inch with high specs (16gb >> ram, 512 ssd, i7) which ends up costing about $3100 with the warranty. Have >> any devs here had bad experiences with this machine or recommend a >> better alternative for the price? >> >> >> >> Cheers >> >> Tom >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Thanks >> >> Tom >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Thanks >> >> Tom >> >> >> > > -- Meski 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
