Ask HN: Which laptop to get?

1 points by pvillega 11 years ago | 2 comments

I need to buy a new laptop for development and some gaming, so I want a 'best'. I looked for 32Gb laptops but I couldn't find any (poor google fu?)

The default for a developer seems to be a MacBook Pro, which it may be upgraded this June according to rumours.

On the other hand, I feel I should try to escape Mac and use a Linux computer. Yes, I could install Linux to the MacBook Pro, but if I go that path I may as well get a different laptop.

Any recommendations on what machines should I consider?

scholia 11 years ago |

Have a look at the ThinkPad T and W ranges (440 and 450). The Dell Precision M3800 Mobile Workstation is interesting but only goes up to 16GB.

Does it have to be a laptop? A desktop will give you more power, more expandability, a better keyboard and screen, and much better ergonomics for a lower price.

davidw 11 years ago |

I'd get one of these when they do the Ubuntu version: http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-13-9343-laptop/pd

I have the previous version, with Ubuntu, and it's a very nice machine.