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If productivity is key, get a ThinkPad, install Linux on it (they're very Linux-friendly), and learn to use the TrackPoint exclusively. Watching people use MacB
by w1ntermute 14y ago
If productivity is key, get a ThinkPad, install Linux on it (they're very Linux-friendly), and learn to use the TrackPoint exclusively. Watching people use MacBooks, even with all those fancy multitouch gestures, is like watching a slow-motion movie. And they are always amazed how quickly I can do stuff on my ThinkPad.
- platz 14y agoTrackPoint is amazing; I hesitate to switch from ThinkPad's because of it.
- zmjones 14y agoHow is the battery life?
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- beatgammit 14y agoWhy do you need battery life for development? Most of the time you'd probably be in the office anyway. Even so, ThinkPads have pretty good battery life, and on some models the CD drive can be replace with an extra battery. I've heard of some that can go nearly two working days before recharging.
- zmjones 14y agoI don't work at the office most of the time. I know thinkpads have good battery life generally, but I know there have been some battery life issues with linux in the past.
- lsiebert 14y agoThinkpads have great battery life built in, or you can get extended batteries, or slice batteries. You can even stick a battery in the drive bay. You can also easily turn off ports you aren't using, at least in linux.
- sensae 14y agoI run ArchLinux on a ThinkPad X120e. I get 3-4 hours of battery life out of a 57Wh battery.