3 ms·
I'm not sure the X1 Carbon is such a great idea. I heard that Lenovo laptops are way cheaper in US than in Europe, but here, getting MBA instead would give you
by glogla 13y ago
I'm not sure the X1 Carbon is such a great idea. I heard that Lenovo laptops are way cheaper in US than in Europe, but here, getting MBA instead would give you cheaper computer with better screen, and way better touchpad, while going for rMBP 13 would give you computer with better performance, more memory, way better screen and way better touchpad, while still being cheaper than the X1.
Now more expensive than Apple product, while worse ... that requires actual effort!
I'm planning to do just the same with Linux, though I'm waiting for Haswell Zenbook.
EDIT: I hope I recall correctly on X1 having TN screen.
- steveklabnik 13y agoIt's quite possible waiting for Haswell would make sense, but when I need a computer, I just buy one; there's always something new coming around the corner. Others with different tolerances may choose differently.
- justincormack 13y agoIf you want to run Linux, Macbooks are not that great, as it takes ages to get support for each generation. You could buy a second hand or refurb one perhaps. I bought an old cheap discontinued model Lenovo (X201i) a few years back and put an SSD in. It could use more memory, although you tend to use VMs less on Linux than on OSX as you can run code natively. Should be good for a few more years.
- 6cxs2hd6 13y agoChromebook Pixel is actually a really nice laptop that "just works". Even the touch screen has driver support. You can chroot Ubuntu, or, wipe and go all-in. EDIT: Link to crouton: https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton