Autodesk and a MacBook Pro

[radiosity]

Has anyone tested an install of any autodesk (autocad) software on the new MacBook Pro?

 

[Mikey]

under windows or mac?

 

[BassBomb]

it wont work under mac os

 

[Tarrant64]

They are arguing over where I work now whether a certain team or not will be allowed to purchase the new macs here pretty soon. We use autodesk here a lot for several teams. If it's a team that uses it and they do get approved for the macs I'll let you know how it works out.

it's getting a bit hard right now though because there are no mac users(or at least certified ones) that can support them.

Performance reviews on the macs are pretty impresive right now(at least most of them). I don't see why it would be too big of a problem. But...one question.

If it requires windows, why not just buy a notebook intended for CAD software?

 

[radiosity]

Using a notebook intended for cad is another option that I'm exploring. I use to use an alienware m7600. That is untill it got stolen. So now its time to purchase a new laptop. Dual Core, Mac, Dell, etc. So many to choose from and I like the mac book. Its just not the trend in cad or 3d, so sad. Thanks for the update and look forward to your response.

 

[Tarrant64]

Alienware. How I miss that machine.

It's a good choice although I feel sometimes it was a bit overpriced for the hardware. However, you weren't just paying for that. You were paying for the name and everything that came with it. So...not a bad choice if you have the money.

If you are familiar with Macs and have no problem having to venture out on your own to get some things working the properly(or at least the way you want), then go for it. I would personally choose something better suited for what you want/need.

The Dell's aren't bad. I feel the XPS systems are a bit overpriced seeing as how Dell was always the best deal for just about everything. However, their performance reviews speak for themselves and it's a good option if you want top performance. Plus, it's a pretty stylish notebook.

I haven't looked and I will check right now. Do the XPS systems have any of the Intel Core Duo processors yet? Anything Dual Core should also be pretty nice.

I will ask around here to the teams that just got new HP's with the Duo Core that are currently working with Autodesk.

 

[radiosity]

I miss my alienware m7600 it was both a great machine and brand. The folks at Alienware sure took care of me. Great customer support. Many people thought my green alienware was a mac. Not sure why?? But it was a head turner. I thought about replacing it with another alienware, but I'm not happy with cost, processors and the lack of upgrading the video card. I sure dont miss the weight. That bad boy sure was heavy.
I'm looking at the M70, m90 or XPS not that there any less heavier. Its all about timing and getting a great discount.

 

[Tarrant64]

This is what we are using here.

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/en...321838-f1-1839153-1839212-1839781.html

It comes with the nifty fingerprint scanner too. Not that has anything to do with the goal here.

Plenty of storage space, and it's light. The screens aren't the best though. I have to say it has a nice power saving effect when it is unplugged. The screen dimms, however it never really seems to be bright even when it is plugged in.

Other than that, an impressive system when it comes to Autodesk.

Edit:
Also, the XPS system is OK. I don't however approve of the fact that it doesn't have a full sized keyboard. Meaning it doesn't have the expansion of the numbered keypad on the side. For some this isn't a big deal, but a lot of other hardcore notebooks out there do have that now. I also don't know what to think of that M2010 now that I look at it...