I'm buying a Macbook Pro - convince me not to (1 Viewer)

[GordoDeCentral]

did you get your mac yet?

 

Buy on AliExpress.com

[Sadomin]

Yep, that's what I meant by 'it'.

EDIT - So far I'm very pleased that I bought it. Just a few hours of usage though.

The touchpad is magnificent.

 

[ßöмßäяðîëя]

The new Trackpads are off the chain...

 

[Martin]

New Apple Friend Bar Gives Customers Someone To Talk At About Mac Products

 

[Sadomin]

Funny 'cause it's true. I went to the local Mac store yesterday to buy some kind of shield for the computer and one of the salesmen found out that I had just bought a Mac. Guess what he did? He actually invited me to a "seminar" on Tuesday where I could bring and discuss my new Mac with other users.

 

[V]

That is so lame.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Indeed.

 

[Geof]

Ok, not going to create a new thread for it, but I'm looking to buy a new laptop (not a macbook).

My two previous laptops both died due to overheating problems. They were both cheap plastic builds (Acer) and worked fine in the beginning but overheated after a while (shutting down in the middle of a game/movie etc).

So, I'm basically looking for a well-built laptop, no need for a race machine (I do mostly work (Office); browsing; movies and limited gaming (e.g. Football Manager / Civilzation)).

What are my options? Sony Vaio? Lenovo?

 

[GordoDeCentral]

lenovo overheats as well

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Have you considered buying a cooling pad rather than a new laptop? Also, cleaning the ventilation ducts can prevent overheating problems. I hope you've tried that too.

 

[Enron]

Clean them ducts bitches. Or shit's gonna fuck you like snitches!

 

[Sadomin]

Ok, not going to create a new thread for it, but I'm looking to buy a new laptop (not a macbook).

My two previous laptops both died due to overheating problems. They were both cheap plastic builds (Acer) and worked fine in the beginning but overheated after a while (shutting down in the middle of a game/movie etc).

So, I'm basically looking for a well-built laptop, no need for a race machine (I do mostly work (Office); browsing; movies and limited gaming (e.g. Football Manager / Civilzation)).

What are my options? Sony Vaio? Lenovo?

From my experience of selling computers, go for a Sony. Best warranty, build quality, and most satisfied consumers.

Either that, or look at the Asus UL-series. UL30 or UL50 (13" and 15"). Quite cool and solid computers with pretty good performance and battery life.

 

[Martin]

Ok, not going to create a new thread for it, but I'm looking to buy a new laptop (not a macbook).

My two previous laptops both died due to overheating problems. They were both cheap plastic builds (Acer) and worked fine in the beginning but overheated after a while (shutting down in the middle of a game/movie etc).

So, I'm basically looking for a well-built laptop, no need for a race machine (I do mostly work (Office); browsing; movies and limited gaming (e.g. Football Manager / Civilzation)).

What are my options? Sony Vaio? Lenovo?

I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro, from about 2 years ago. No problems with overheating and very satisfied with it.

[/anecdotal evidence]

Whatever you do, stay away from Dell, they sell junk.

 

[Bjerknes]

I bought an Acer LCD monitor last month, and I love it. Very easy setup, even with a Mac laptop. The thing also comes with the HDMI cables and the regular hookups as well, all for no extra charge. My 24 inch H243H was only $200.

Haven't used an Acer computer before, but the monitor is impressive for the price.

 

[Martin]

I bought an Acer LCD monitor last month, and I love it. Very easy setup, even with a Mac laptop. The thing also comes with the HDMI cables and the regular hookups as well, all for no extra charge. My 24 inch H243H was only $200.

Haven't used an Acer computer before, but the monitor is impressive for the price.

I so want an LCD to plug into this tiny laptop, but I bought a desk that's so tiny I couldn't even make space for it.

 

[Bjerknes]

I so want an LCD to plug into this tiny laptop, but I bought a desk that's so tiny I couldn't even make space for it.

The stand for the thing can't be more than 18 cm's. You could fit that on a nightstand if you allow it to hangover the sides.

 

[Martin]

The stand for the thing can't be more than 18 cm's. You could fit that on a nightstand if you allow it to hangover the sides.

I don't have a nightstand, but even if I did it would be in the bedroom (no?) and the wrong height. I have like 6cm of desk left behind my laptop.

 

[Enron]

I don't have a nightstand, but even if I did it would be in the bedroom (no?) and the wrong height. I have like 6cm of desk left behind my laptop.

Get a flat screen and mount that fucker to the wall.

 

[Martin]

Get a flat screen and mount that fucker to the wall.

I don't have my desk against a wall tho, it's free standing. The shape of the room makes it awkward to put it against a wall.

But your aggression toward my hypothetical monitor is noted.

 

[Enron]

I don't have my desk against a wall tho, it's free standing. The shape of the room makes it awkward to put it against a wall.

How's your mechanical inclination?