[Hidden-tech] Computer Crossroads- Do I buy a new laptop? Change to Macbook Air? Have one Custom built?

[H D]

I always rule the MBAir out, because i require at least a 15", but i think
that's a great machine.  Long battery, light weight.  If you dont need the
disk drive.

My HDD died recently and i replaced with my first SSD and there were
massive speed improvements.  I also replaced my keyboard, which was only
$45.  Between the two, i am  very happy with my 4 year old thinkpad, and am
very happy that i didnt shell out for a 15" macbook pro, which was the
original plan.

fwiw

Hailu Dyami


On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 2:14 PM, Jan Werner <jwerner at jwdp.com> wrote:

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>
>
> I personally have used only Lenovo ThinkPads (or ThinkCentre desktops)
> for many years, because they really are built better than anything else.
> But since I know how to work on them, these have all been refurbs or
> bare bones systems that I then upgraded myself.  That's not necessarily
> for everyone.
>
> Also, ThinkPads are built for a corporate environment, which means they
> focus on solid construction and don't tend to be as sleek or have the
> best multimedia features, unless you are willing to spend big bucks.
>
> If you don't need the latest, thinnest and fastest, you can get great
> bargains on 1-3 year old ThinkPads from IBM's refurbished offerings:
>
>
> http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/content/home/store_icueb2b/en_US/pshp.html
>
> Jan Werner
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>
> Rich Roth wrote:
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> > I'll add a few thoughts:
> >
> > 1) I saw a comment about Dell XPS 13 -- I've had a similar model for a
> > number of years, carried it around the world
> > and was very happy with it for at least 3 years, maybe 4 -- it
> > eventually wore out similar to what you are describing.
> >
> > 2) Based on your comments about experience, I'd stick to Windows machine
> > - Mac is great if you know it, not really worth the learning curve for
> > differences unless there are other reasons.  I think you will find you
> > use more windows aps then you think, even if not that often.
> >
> > 3) I'd suggest you check out Lenovo - they are what used to be the IBM
> > thinkpad division.
> > I'm on my second over the last 4 or so years - mainly got a new one
> > because I wanted a much larger hard drive
> > (SSD of course) and the first was actually an handme up (my son often
> > gets newer machines then I do).
> >
> > I went with a X1 carbon which much more then you need, touch screen is
> > nice, I stuck with Windows 7 though.
> > Their laptop/tablets are very nice, although less power then the X1,
> > probably enough for what you need. The silly ads they are running are
> > actually a pretty good presentation of what the machines can do
> >
> > A hint with Lenovo - signup for their email offers - you will get 2-3
> > emails a week and often 30-50% discount on what they are pushing that
> week.
> > I beat on what every I use and have been quite happy with Thinkpads
> > years ago and these last 2 lenovo's.
> >
> > 4) Be very careful with the "copy to my new machine" software -- I had
> > lots of issues with machines I've used any of that on -- better to
> > upgrade the software you used most often (or move installed s/n where
> > you can) .
> >
> > And give you self plenty of time to get used to the new machine and
> > configure it
> > Good luck
> > Rich
> >
> > On 2/17/2015 8:02 AM, Izzy G wrote:
> >>
> >> Good Morning,
> >>
> >> ​The situation: My 2 year old ASUS zenbook had a dying HD that will
> >> cost me (according to repair place) $500 to replace + $300 to
> >> reinstall data​  (which I could do myself as it is backed up on
> >> Crashplan).  I'm not inclined to fix the ASUS as it has been in the
> >> shop a few months ago (maybe that was the beginning of the HD fail and
> >> wasn't noticed):
> >>
> >> I'd like some help looking at my replacement options (this is my only
> >> computer). Budget is  +/- 1k:
> >> Fix Zenbook. Trust that a new HD will work.
> >> Find another laptop- need some suggestions. Looking for 13-14 inch
> >> screen, reasonably lightwith, need only 4 GB
> >> Have one custom made  (local if possible)
> >> Buy a Macbook air- I need guidance and handholding to make the switch
> >> but am open to it.
> >>
> >> Other options?
> >>
> >> Any help is greatly appreciated.
> >> Izzy
> >>
> >>
> >>
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