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I would definitely consider buying one. Why do people think that high priced, high design PC's can't sell when Apple has been selling exactly this with great s
by 51Cards 15y ago
I would definitely consider buying one. Why do people think that high priced, high design PC's can't sell when Apple has been selling exactly this with great success? The PC crowd has been lulled into cheap hardware but not everyone wants that. I typically buy high end Sony Vaio's just because of the sheer elegance of the product. I have raved on here about my Vaio Z, portable "workstation" power in 3 pounds of 13" goodness. I think there is a market for this.
- w1ntermute 15y agoThe funny thing is that by optimizing the supply chain and manufacturing process, Apple has managed to significantly cut costs (or keep them high for competitors). For example, the Vaio Z is much more expensive than the latest MBA.
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- tbob22 15y agoWhile it is true that the Vaio Z is priced higher than the Air, the Vaio Z also has a faster processor (2.3ghz vs 1.7ghz), and can be configured to have up to a 2.7ghz i7, 512gb SSD, 8gb of ram, and a full 1920x1080 display (the Air maxes out at 1.8ghz, 256gb SSD, 4gb of ram and a 1440x900 screen). That alone would be worth it for many users looking for a machine that is closer to a desktop replacement in a small, lightweight form factor. Oh yeah, it also includes a CD/DVD drive and a decent GPU (although it is external only).
- citricsquid 15y agobecause very few "hardcore gamers" (who this is aimed at) are the same who can afford to drop $3k on a laptop just for gaming. I spent around $4,000 on my desktop set up, but that's something I use for everything.
- lallysingh 15y agoWhy couldn't it be your primary box?
- Bud 15y agoPeople think that because the high-end PC gear can't compete right now on price, design, longevity, toughness, etc. For instance, this laptop can't manage to hit the MacBook Pro price point, and it's in a plastic case, as opposed to a single-piece slab of aluminum. Which do you think will hold up better? Who would you rather deal with for warranty repairs and replacement? Which company is more likely to still be alive at the end of the machine's life?
- MartinCron 15y agothis laptop can't manage to hit the MacBook Pro price point If you configure a 17'' MacBook Pro to have similar specs as this, the MacBook Pro costs a little more.
- wtallis 15y agoThe 17" MBP has a quad-core processor, a 60% larger battery, an optical drive, a vertical resolution of 1200 instead of 1080, a 500GB 7200RPM drive instead of 320GB for the Razer, and still weighs 5% less than the Razer. On the other hand, the Razer will offer a much better GPU and will be $150 cheaper than the high-end MPB 17". It's hard to compare machines built for such different specs, but I'd say the $150 premium on the MBP is more than justified.
- Pheter 15y agoGPU becomes a lot more important if you are going to be using the laptop for gaming. Ultimately they serve two different needs and therefore two different markets. For one person the Macbook is a no-brainer, but for someone else, the Razer laptop is a better choice.
- 9999 15y agoSomeone could use an external GPU on the MBP via Thunderbolt (the Razer could too if it has an express card slot).
- chico_dusty 15y agoBecause it has a 17.3" screen. My personal anecdotal evidence suggests people don't buy laptops that big. Even Apple don't sell that many compared to other models.