|
Hey guys, checked the last 3-4 pages but in my skimming didn't see this question: What's currently the best bet for a full touchscreen laptop with a detachable keyboard? All I've seen out there is the Surface, HP, and Lenova (which is way too pricey for me).
|
#
¿
Nov 24, 2013 17:01
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 28, 2024 08:08 |
|
|
Bob Morales posted:Are you on a budget? There's $349 ASUS Transformer T100 that runs Windows 8.1, comes with Office, and runs all your old apps because it's running an Intel Bay Trail CPU so it's x86 compatible. It's also able to detach the keyboard and become a touchscreen tablet. Not really on a budget, probably looking at the $600-$900 range.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 24, 2013 22:13
|
|
|
You shouldn't be allowed to talk about laptops and college without mentioning the years you went to school because that is extremely relevant.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 25, 2013 19:36
|
|
|
Best Buy has the HP Split x2 on sale tomorrow for $650, anyone have any thoughts on it? Looking for a hybrid with a removable keyboard. Is a Surface Pro 2 a better buy (though $1k to get 128gb storage)?
|
|
#
¿
Nov 28, 2013 19:30
|
|
|
Can't it help sizing? But yeah definitely the latter for sure.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 7, 2013 00:59
|
|
|
If it was such a great deal why not try an exchange for a new one and see if it was just defective? I got a new i7, 8gb ram, ssd tower and it takes about 15 seconds for a full boot up.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 7, 2013 06:22
|
|
|
I did a bunch of research for that scenario recently and the Surface Pro 2 really was the best choice. The only catch with it was that it's probably the heaviest. The build is gorgeous though. The design of the magnetic cover and stylus are great.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 24, 2013 21:54
|
|
|
I thought it was a little tough to use the type cover while resting on my lap. However I really enjoyed the tablet with just the stylus. Nothing we were using it for was hurt by the screen size, so YMMV there. However I would have liked to learn more about the Dell Venue 11 Pro and the Vaio Tap, but there wasn't time or physical models to mess with in the store.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 25, 2013 17:47
|
|
|
I should also say that man is the windows App Store sad. They just don't have anything. I can't believe they didn't even have one of those make me fat apps, or words with friends.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 25, 2013 18:45
|
|
|
LogicNinja posted:The way I figure it, Windows 8 was made for use with touchscreens and while I could stick to the desktop side, I'm missing out on half the features. You're really not though.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 4, 2014 22:11
|
|
|
Omelette du Fromage posted:Some people like the touchscreens, this isn't as objective as you're trying to make it seem. It's ok for people to like different things. That really isn't what I'm getting at though. I have 8.1 on my desktop and got to use a Surface 2 Pro over 2 weeks during Christmas and saying that you're missing 1/2 of the OS by not having a touchscreen is just wrong. A lot of the OS features that have been converted to the touch screen look just feel extremely tacked on, and more importantly the Windows App Store is total poo poo with almost nothing worth using. I loved using the Surface but it was sad how little there was on the tablet side of things, especially when you have an iPhone and are expecting some sort of app ecosystem.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 4, 2014 23:08
|
|
|
You're not even close to be alone there. Bring on more doge I say.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 9, 2014 15:03
|
|
|
LogicNinja posted:I'm slowly adjusting to the pro 2. Start+S search seems to be a suitable replacement for the start-menu search You don't need to hit the a key, just hit the win key and start typing what you're searching for.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 25, 2014 22:09
|
|
|
I can say that I got a encase laptop carrying bag when I got my 15in MBP, and just hated dealing with a laptop bag. So I bought a north face backpack with a laptop sleeve in it and it feels a million times better.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 19, 2014 13:38
|
|
|
Rahu X posted:The only thing I wish is that Chrome would leave fullscreen when I press Esc, but it's not a major issue. Cmd + shift + f will become you friend. Just give it time.
|
|
#
¿
Mar 14, 2014 22:48
|
|
|
The thing is (imo) the Surface 2 Pro is loving awesome. I hope that tablet / laptop hybrid form factor matures a little and becomes better.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 10, 2014 17:56
|
|
|
My fiance's refurbished XPS13 came yesterday and so far I'm impressed with it. Had some minor bumps to get over first, like the fact that dell shipped it with a copy of Windows 7 that was stuck in a networking error loop. But after getting Windows 8 on there and getting the multitouch touchpad drivers working I love the little guy. Snagged it when dell outlet had a 30% off deal, so it was a 1080 13in touch screen, i5 4200u, 8gb ram, 128ssd for $800 after taxes.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 19, 2014 13:45
|
|
|
Dell does offer the XPS13 in non-touch. Don't know how upgradeable the HD is though.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 21, 2014 21:44
|
|
|
Well doesn't all of that boil down to Windows 7 can't be installed with UEFI boot? Though all that bios stuff seems silly you should have been able to change UEFI to legacy and be about your way, I don't know much about bios settings though.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 24, 2014 02:11
|
|
|
It takes about 5 minutes to get over the Windows 8 changes and realize it's not a big deal.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 24, 2014 17:08
|
|
|
gently caress I wish that happened a month sooner.
|
|
#
¿
Apr 29, 2014 14:11
|
|
|
My edu address I still have access to from 2007 worked. As long as it ends in .edu it's good.
|
|
#
¿
May 3, 2014 18:24
|
|
|
Yeah they send a confirmation email.
|
|
#
¿
May 3, 2014 18:40
|
|
|
Is he paying bills through a dedicated program or web interface?
|
|
#
¿
Jun 5, 2014 15:24
|
|
|
Windows 8 really ain't that bad.
|
|
#
¿
Jun 15, 2014 18:53
|
|
|
And for those that didn't follow google i/o yesterday, they're going to be adding google play apps to chrome OS, which IMO is a HUGE deal.
|
|
#
¿
Jun 26, 2014 14:05
|
|
|
I had to replace the system board on my wife's XPS13 because the ram was bad. Take it all apart and back together and now the screen is going black after a couple of minutes of use then the system shuts off while closing the lid. God drat you soldered ram.
|
|
#
¿
Jul 1, 2014 13:25
|
|
|
If you plan on getting a dell sign up for their outlet newsletters. They throw 25-30% off around all the time. My wife's XPS 13 with 8gb of ram and haswell i5 was $800 after all fees.
|
|
#
¿
Jul 2, 2014 12:20
|
|
|
If it can run in parallels, it's pretty drat smooth. Basically weaves windows into OSX. Only posting this because I find the form factor of the MBA leagues better.
|
|
#
¿
Jul 21, 2014 00:06
|
|
|
I have a xps 13 and had some hardware problems and dell was pretty decent at doing their best at getting it fixed.
|
|
#
¿
Aug 28, 2014 02:00
|
|
|
This is just a random throw out, but if anyone shopping for a laptop has an iPhone, seriously consider a MBP or MBA with all the new stuff coming in OSX Yosemite. Right now just doing iMessages through my MBP is so incredibly awesome, and soon all texting will be able to go through OSX. It really makes managing my phone while I'm working a million times easier.
|
|
#
¿
Sep 7, 2014 14:17
|
|
|
If you can get something that has a fast cup and good psu already installed, ram, video card, and hard drives are just plug and play.
|
|
#
¿
Sep 11, 2014 13:44
|
|
|
I don't love the trackpad on the xps13 but everything else is pretty great. Love the build.
|
|
#
¿
Oct 31, 2014 01:52
|
|
|
tuyop posted:Why don't more developers use Macs? Do you know that they don't? Not trying to be snarky, and I'm sure giant companies are just locked into PC ecosystems, but most start ups to mid-sized businesses I'm exposed to are using almost all Macs.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 1, 2014 04:06
|
|
|
Yeah it's a second generations i5.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 13, 2014 18:33
|
|
|
I was a big baby clutching my 2012(I think) MBP because it was the last model to have a matte screen and I'm a big precious graphic designer. Well I now have a mid-2014 glossy retina screen, which I just thought glossy = unable to ever see anything, and I was so, so wrong.
|
|
#
¿
Nov 16, 2014 19:42
|
|
|
Dell Outlet is running a big rear end sale: http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/22/campaigns/gdo_consumer_sale
|
|
#
¿
Nov 18, 2014 17:08
|
|
|
-Blackadder- posted:Anyone have any recommendations or experience with Dell ultrabooks? My wife has a xps 13 and I'm not crazy about the trackpad but I think everything else is awesome.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 10, 2014 13:13
|
|
|
Christoff posted:Gfs macbook pro took a poo poo and can't be salvaged. Does she really need a MBP or could she live with an Air?
|
|
#
¿
Dec 16, 2014 13:15
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 28, 2024 08:08 |
|
|
jadeddrifter posted:Thanks for the links. There are some good prices Sign up for Dell Outlet's newsletter and you'll eventually get a 25% or 30% off what you want. Can save a lot of cash.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 31, 2014 04:58
|
|