LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country of purchase: USA
Budget range: Could spend as much as $1900, but not interested in spending this unless it provides substantial increases in power/longevity/versatility. Would prefer ca. $1400
Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): Portable, primary use is audio recording/programming/engineering, but would also like to be able to play games such as Bioshock Infinite, Batman: Arkham City, etc. Will be using a 27" monitor when at home.
Screen size preference: 15", but this is very flexible. However, I will be lugging this thing around everywhere, so I'd prefer to avoid heavy models, if possible.
OS preference (Windows/ Mac/ Linux): prefer OSX, but certainly willing to go the Windows route again.
Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): see above; not serious enough to care about FPS.
Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): Music production, especially live processing in MAX/MSP and potentially function as a basic recording studio/DAW. Also, not sure where to put this, but I want this to computer to last. My last two laptops each lasted more than 6 years.
Method of computer support (office supplier, college bookstore, self support): Self
Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): Prefer Mac, but the main reason for this post is I'm not sure I want another one.
Any particular style that you like (examples are great): Don't care.
Which of the following qualities would you prefer? (Choose one, the other, or balanced)
Long battery life -vs- Low weight: Long battery life
Build quality -vs- Low price: Balanced
Low noise/heat -vs- High performance: Balanced
Would you pay a premium for something that has:
High resolution screen: No
A great keyboard: I don't really understand this one, so no.
A great touchpad/mouse buttons: No
Great audio: Re: internal speakers? Then no.
List any features that are critical: (e.g. Optical drive, USB 3.0, SD card slot, ethernet port, HDMI port, bluetooth, VGA port, removable battery, glossy screen, matte screen, etc.) HDMI port, USB 3.0
I've been considering a couple laptops:
http://store.apple.com/us-hed/produc...retina-display
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Toshiba-Bl...d-Win/26509445
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops...-series/y510p/ (the one with two GPUs)
Thoughts?
Country of purchase: USA
Budget range: Could spend as much as $1900, but not interested in spending this unless it provides substantial increases in power/longevity/versatility. Would prefer ca. $1400
Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): Portable, primary use is audio recording/programming/engineering, but would also like to be able to play games such as Bioshock Infinite, Batman: Arkham City, etc. Will be using a 27" monitor when at home.
Screen size preference: 15", but this is very flexible. However, I will be lugging this thing around everywhere, so I'd prefer to avoid heavy models, if possible.
OS preference (Windows/ Mac/ Linux): prefer OSX, but certainly willing to go the Windows route again.
Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): see above; not serious enough to care about FPS.
Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): Music production, especially live processing in MAX/MSP and potentially function as a basic recording studio/DAW. Also, not sure where to put this, but I want this to computer to last. My last two laptops each lasted more than 6 years.
Method of computer support (office supplier, college bookstore, self support): Self
Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): Prefer Mac, but the main reason for this post is I'm not sure I want another one.
Any particular style that you like (examples are great): Don't care.
Which of the following qualities would you prefer? (Choose one, the other, or balanced)
Long battery life -vs- Low weight: Long battery life
Build quality -vs- Low price: Balanced
Low noise/heat -vs- High performance: Balanced
Would you pay a premium for something that has:
High resolution screen: No
A great keyboard: I don't really understand this one, so no.
A great touchpad/mouse buttons: No
Great audio: Re: internal speakers? Then no.
List any features that are critical: (e.g. Optical drive, USB 3.0, SD card slot, ethernet port, HDMI port, bluetooth, VGA port, removable battery, glossy screen, matte screen, etc.) HDMI port, USB 3.0
I've been considering a couple laptops:
http://store.apple.com/us-hed/produc...retina-display
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Toshiba-Bl...d-Win/26509445
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops...-series/y510p/ (the one with two GPUs)
Thoughts?
