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Also doesn't seem that heavy to me either, certainly not be so vulgar as he was. There are plenty of 7+ pound laptops, so the MBPR seems quite reasonable. For the OP's needs though, I can see it...
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Oh that's right, I forgot about the new MBPR.
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The Gigabyte X11 also looks promising. It has similar dimensions to the Macbook Air 11.6" and includes Ivy Bridge. However, no word on when it will be released.
I did a comparison of dimensions of...
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The power brick is about 3x3x1, plus the cord that wraps around it.
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In the context of this thread it is huge, but I only mentioned it to correct redmaxx. Even outside of this thread I don't think it is so heavy though. The MBPr is 4.5lbs and for comparison the Dell...
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Just to clarify, this may be true for the MBA and standard MBP, but the retina MBP has two thunderbolt ports and an HDMI port so it will drive 3 external monitors out of the box (with adapters, but...
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my guess since this is development limiting the cpu for compiling would not be good.
I would just get an xps 13 it will cost less and I have heard nothing but good things about it.
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Unfortunately, neither are 11.6" or close to that size.
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there's also the samsung series 9 11.6"
http://www.cnet.com/laptops/samsung-series-9-np900x1a/4505-3121_7-34510008.html
reviews show the MBA being slightly better, but it may be a better choice...
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Zenbook is the most promising, but I think pricewise you're not likely to save much if anything over the macbook air. I just bought the 11" air to replace my 1st gen macbook. Did go look at that...
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bestbuy got rid of restock fees i believe, so thats another option to go to
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The GF either throws it in with the laptop in the same pocket or throws it into the larger bag she has it in or a separate pocket that's part of the larger bag. I know what you mean though, managing...
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Whoops, I missed the 230. Either way, I'd look into seeing if you can add the SSD after the fact, yourself. Upgrades like that usually cost an arm and a leg from Lenovo.
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The review doesn't look that promising...
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Spoke too soon, I'm awaiting delivery today... The GF has the 13" air and the power brick isn't a huge portability issue, but it does add a little bit of weight. I ordered this case,...
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Where do you put the power adapter when you travel? This is my current Laptop sleeve and it works fine for the most part, but when I stuff the power brick into the front pocket, it really produces a...
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X220, no. Previous gen processor and no option for SSD.
X230, on the other hand, seems promising. I'll have to see what's up with that.
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So did you consider a Thinkpad X220?
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Maybe, but I'm not sure.
A co-worker runs BootCamp all day long on his Core2Duo MacBook Pro, and the problem is heat: Windows does not power manage the same way as MacOS, and the fans run much...
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Maybe I can do my programming in OS X. Java is environment insensitive and C++ can be compiled wherever. Plus Netbeans can be installed wherever.
However, the problem is that I have a bunch of...
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I'm considering getting a Macbook Air.
As a little background, I currently use a Lenovo T400 as my business travel laptop, either for doing stuff at work or for doing stuff with my personal...
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Also heavy as F*ck
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Thankfully Lenovo has kept up IBM's awesome service and maintenance manuals, so all the Think branded laptops have full instructions on replacing just about everything on the laptop. Or at least,...
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How about this
or HP EliteBook 2170p
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My mom has a Macbook and also runs everything under Windows via Parallels. I don't get it. If you're going to run everything (or nearly everything) in Windows, then get a Windows-based machine.
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I have a 2011 MBP and while I have hated Boot Camp in the past, Apple has refined their drivers greatly. It does get a bit warmer and the battery life is somewhat poorer than in OS X, but I would now...
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The small screen is for travel. If I'm at a desk, I have big monitors I can use.
The main purpose is to be able to transport the laptop easily in my messenger bag, whether I'm walking or on a...
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2.38 lbs vs 4.5 lbs is a rather large difference for me.
OP, finally got the macbook air 11" and so far so good. The power brick is smaller than any other power brick I've seen, both within the...
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All. 4.5 pounds of it, you pathetic weakling! :-)
It's the price tag that's heavy as F*ck.
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Why don't you use a backpack instead of a m-bag?
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I don't see how that would solve my problem.
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http://instantrimshot.com/
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Ah, this brings another consideration in then. If you have multiple monitors, a Macbook anything is going to be a problem because they only have one display output. You can only get multiple displays...
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plural "monitors" was meant to mean that I have multiple desks (one in my office, one at home, the TV, etc). A 23-24" 1080p monitor is all I really need for work.
As to the suggestions I'm seeing...
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It's also a 15.4" behemoth.
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Would you consider VirtualBox or a competing solution?
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Possibly, but it all depends on how well VirtualBox can handle Maya or audio hardware (like a Midi Keyboard).
However, my guess is that it can be a lot of trouble getting some of these things set...
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I read this article a few days ago that compares the 2011 MacBook Air running Windows to other ultrabooks. They seem to love it, except the battery is worse (running Windows) than the competitors.
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I wasn't sure if the HDD was user replaceable, or what form factor it used. Initial research also turned up the X230 as well. That being said, I find now that I need to get the thin (7mm) HDDs for an...
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There are Windows Ultrabooks that are side-by-side comparable to the MBA, the Asus Zenbook UX series comes to mind. That being said, the MBA will run Windows just fine - running Windows is the whole...
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