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Lenovo has resumed its deals on the X1 Nano. In this case, the 8GB, 256GB storage core i5 model could be had for $950.00, and their 16GB, 1TB model could be had for $1200.00.
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1) A lot of engineering applications simply aren't available for Macs. It's dominated by Windows, then Linux.
2) Too many engineers I know live and die by Excel. Add 1) to the equation and you know where they run their spreadsheets.
3) Most engineers wouldn't tolerate Apple's 'my way or the highway' mentality. Not for work and certainly not for personal use.
Fact is, Macs simply aren't taken seriously outside of coding and Starbucks. As someone else here said, I guess it could complement your iPhone, but then that shows how seriously you use your computer.
Is Apple making good computers? Definitely. Would I buy or recommend one? Hell no. Integrated SSDs, glued batteries and crappy keyboards is why I stay away from them from a hardware perspective. And why I love Lenovos. Also, I just don't like MacOS, but others may differ or be indifferent.
Different strokes for different folks. I personally work with virtualized machines and can't use the new M1, so I stick to Windows. But for folks with a Final Cut Pro or Logic workflow, or for Xcode devs, there's a place for them. Even as a lifestyle machine, if you've got an iPhone, having a MacBook to go with it is a nice seamless experience.
Fanboyism in tech needs to go extinct. We can have preferences but being all cutthroat about a product's use seems pointless.
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In the case of the X1 Nano, the display is also almost comparable to the M1 MacBooks. One can either make use of the extra screen real estate to fit more content or use display scaling for larger assets while getting clearer, crisper lines and text.
Mind, the hit from the X1 Nano's display is pretty negligible compared to 4K. And really, for office productivity, even 4K should be doable on the integrated graphics (albeit one should really get 16GB RAM).
1920x1080: ~2.1 million pixels
2160x1350: ~2.9 million pixels
3840x2160: ~8.9 million pixels
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The first and lasting impression of this laptop is how very light it is. With the traditional magnesium Thinkpad case, the laptop feels very sturdy -- no flex of any kind. The 16 x 10 screen is bright and clear, and makes the laptop feel somewhat larger. The machine balances nicely on my lap, and is a joy to type on. I read in some reviews that the keyboard does not live up to the Thinkpad tradition, being both smaller and having less key travel. Yes, the keyboard is (necessarily) a bit smaller, and I can notice the shallower key travel if I think about it. But make no mistake: this is a Thinkpad keyboard, lively and quiet, and better than (in my wholly subjective opinion) any other keyboard I have typed on, with the exception of larger, heavier Thinkpads.
The battery life seems solid, and on par with Lenovo's estimate -- again though, I have only had the machine a few days. There is a lovely absence of bloatware. Once the Windows updates were done the machine runs cool and I have yet to hear a fan run. So, I am very, very pleased with my purchase. Funny last note: I have a four year old HP laptop for work which weighs in at 3.5 pounds, and now feels like a behemoth when I pick up and thump the beast down on my lap.
As others mentioned, you're missing the point. I would never show up to a business meeting in my gaming laptop; and I'd rather not have the concern that my laptop wouldn't fit on my tray table. I also don't need a dedicated graphics card or a Ryzen for pounding out PowerPoints and Excels.
Are there laptops with better specs for this price? Absolutely. Are people willing to spend more for the Thinkpad keyboard/red nub? Absolutely.
As others mentioned, you're missing the point. I would never show up to a business meeting in my gaming laptop; and I'd rather not have the concern that my laptop wouldn't fit on my tray table. I also don't need a dedicated graphics card or a Ryzen for pounding out PowerPoints and Excels.
Are there laptops with better specs for this price? Absolutely. Are people willing to spend more for the Thinkpad keyboard/red nub? Absolutely.
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Keep? Dude, I posted once.
Thought you were the guy who already brought that up, but it does still continue the assumption I've never experienced traveling with a laptop.
I've both the Asus and a ThinkPad and traveling with either of them is fine in my book, regardless of the weight difference.
I've both the Asus and a ThinkPad and traveling with either of them is fine in my book, regardless of the weight difference.
The Nano feels freakin' light. Like you're just carrying an iPad (sans accessories) instead of a laptop. Practically feels weightless. It's noticeably lighter than my M1 MacBook Air.
It hasn't skipped a beat with the tasks I do (Excel, Word, web browsing, video streaming). I don't need a dGPU for those and would rather have the weight and power savings over unneeded performance. Obviously, you have different preferences but I expect you do other stuff on your laptop which I don't need or do.
Mind, thanks for the tip on the Asus Zephyrus G14. I know someone who's on the lookout for a relatively portable gaming laptop and that fits the bill.
Also, i'm not sure how this deal got so side tracked with the Apple or Gaming computer value comparisons. If you're purchasing the X1 Nano, you know what you're getting yourself into...meaning you understand the limitations and benefits of the laptop. Retail wise, what is the X1 Nano compared to (competition)? Either way, i'm satisfied with my purchase.
I think the MacBook Air is a fair comparable assuming one is OS-agnostic. It doesn't quite compare to the X1 Nano in terms of weight but at least it's still sub-3 lbs and it does have long battery life as well as silent, cool, fanless operation.
ThinkPads like this use user-replaceable hard drives, and you can buy enough parts to replace your whole notebook on eBay (I always wonder where the parts come from).
I liked using a Mac. When Windows version 1 came out - but since 1988, I've been using Windows. I want to have a more open environment - I laugh when I think of Apple running the 1984 ad - because over time, they have become big brother. Someone needs to throw a hammer at 1 Infinite Loop to see if it frees things up.
BTW, for those looking at the Apple products at $999 - price buying a bigger HDD or adding memory. I bought a P14s (AMD version) in February at a President's Day sale for just over $700, including R7 (8 core), 16GB soldered memory, touchscreen, IR camera, and 256GB drive. I bought a 16GB SoDIMM separately, popped in a 512GB WD black drive, and reinstalled windows (wrote down the serial number first). So with 5 minutes of surgery, have a box with R7, 32GB of RAM, FHD touchscreen, and 512GB drive for about $800. How much will it cost those Fanbois to get those features?
Also, keep in mind that once Apple switches to their own architecture, no more Hackintoshes.
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Part of the reason I ask is that Lenovo's ALWAYS pop up with security red-flags with our A/V software (vmware Carbon Black). You do an investigation and the resolution inevitably ends up being "that's just Lenovo's being Lenovo's." We only have a few Lenovo's on our network (external contractors) but every single one gives me issues.