Bubba Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 So my laptop took a dive last night...and seems as if it's finally drowned. Been with me for a long time though...five years to be precise. Was looking into buying a new one anyways...I think my laptop may have got a bit pissed off cuz of it...and decided to die. Sooooooooooo...I'm looking at either a Macbook pro or something that's equivalently powerful... Views would be appreciated on how Mac is these days, how Lenovo does, what VAIO's are like etc... All input would really be appreciated. pee.z Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Vaio. Definately. Only buy a Macbook if you need a Mac, bro. None of this "yeah but you can install Windows on it instead" bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 word. if u want logic or other mac only programs then obviously go for mac, but imo get a windows based laptop if u just want to run windows on it. i have found my macbook (just the regular one) is perfect for serato/logic etc. I can run serato and record the ouput in logicon the same laptop with no loss of quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Hm, thanks. I would need the laptop for following functions:a) Seratob) Music production when on holliday (which is never, sadly)c) Regular Email, internet etc. d) Writing my thesis...so I want a fucking stable machine, that won't crash on me and cause massive distress!!!! Am not specifically hooked to Logic or any mac-specific programmes. Just love the design and find that they're built like tanks. I need a laptop that holds for ever and that has a battery that can equal mac's... Levono's a no go? Thanks for the input. pee.z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x2k Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 d) Writing my thesis...so I want a fucking stable machine, that won't crash on me and cause massive distress!!!! PS, I got a lenovo, seems decent after I'd uninstalled all the shit services which come installed whenever you buy any laptop...I was mildly dissappointed with the build quality though, I had hoped it would be a bit better (keys and touchpad buttons are what I'm really referring too) I think my Mum's Acer's keys are better. Then again it was one of the cheaper lenovo ones not a posh expensive one which I guess are probably better (titainum and shit). Lenovo=IBM which as far as I know are generally known for being quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Yeah...i was thinking that if I go lenovo then it's gota be one of their better thinkpads...aka ibm's thinkpads. Just really don't know what to do. When it gets down to sturdiness I know mac is like waaaaay ahead of the rest...and I have no experience with VAIO...so I beg my pardon for any concerns... pee.z blud PS: Yeah the typewriter's right up my alley...no fucking delete buttons and I'm dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkei Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 We got a deal with Dell, so that our employes get an extra rabatt. If ever you want a Dell we can have a look what they have to offer. Not sure tough if Dell laptop are good overall... Ps: I wrote you a pm on the snatch a long time ago ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Jeez, let me check that out...don't think I've ever checked my PMs there. Sorry bout that. Am currently working tons in St. Gallen. Move back to Zurich this weekend. Will see if I ever get round to coming to biel. You got that scratchbox yet? On topic though: I don't think Dell Laptop's are the burner...as much as I know they build good PCs and that's just about it... I'm still in a real clinch though...suprisingly enough still no views on macs... pee.z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkei Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Yes I got the ScratchBox since 4 weeks! Thanks again man! Good luck with that laptop-purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decisive Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 the build quality, ergonomics and screen of the macbook are the best i have ever encountered in a laptop. funnily enough i'm less keen on the macbook pro, it doesn't feel as nice to me- the screen is matt finished which makes it look a bit dull in comparison to the macbook (although important for graphic design), and i don't like the keyboard nearly as much. the trackpad is just as good though. the macbook pro feels a little more 'corporate' to me, if that makes sense. all of the things you mention can be done equally well on os x and windows, and it's pretty much a matter of preference. vista is imo a massive improvement on xp when it comes to a no fuss system, and includes much of what os x gained that simple but powerful reputation for, and some things better. with a laptop the most important thing is that you actually like the feel of it, imo, so nip on down to a computer shop and try out a vaio- the ones i've used have been very well built but still not as nice as macbooks imo. and i agree with liam- the whole 'yeah you can run windows on it as well' argument is just nerdspeak because who actually wants to use two operating systems? however if you really really like the macbook design, running windows on it is smooth as hell. you can probably find a *very* nice pc laptop for the same money as the macbook, but to be honest the macbook isn't *that* much more expensive than an equivalent pc laptop and if you think the extra ton or so is worth the investment in your next however many years of laptop usage then that's all that matters right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 who actually wants to use two operating systems? Mac users Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks mate. I really appreciate the input. I kinda get where you're coming from. I love the feel of my old laptop...enough space for my wrists by the keyboard etc. ... I'll see what I'ma come up with...my laptop has actually decided to semi-come back to life again...must've been some fuse that's a bit tacky...oh well I need a new laptop soon anyways. thanks for the info tho... pee.z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Get a Macbook. Make sure you buy a cooling stand to go with it though....gets hella hot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxism Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 i was thinking about going with a dell inspiron 1420. It's for the girlfriend so it's only going to see web browsing and word processing, nothing super intense. Is it a good buy, or is there something in the same price range that's way cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzell Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 this is a good deal from dell the 1501 with 2gb memory and tl60 amd for 459 http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products...;l=en&s=dhs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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