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I recently switched to Mac after two decades on Win simply because decent Win ultrabook costs 50% more than comparable MacBook Pro. In other words it's not only
by dandare 12y ago
I recently switched to Mac after two decades on Win simply because decent Win ultrabook costs 50% more than comparable MacBook Pro. In other words it's not only software problem that Microsoft is facing.
- maxxxxx 12y agoSame here. Microsoft would have to deliver a phenomenal OS for me to switch back.
- jpetersonmn 12y agoThis is exactly my situation too. When it was time for a new laptop, the windows machines with nice screens were way more than a MacBook pro. So far I can't say I'm in love with it. I don't think it's as stable as my windows 7 computers are that I work on for my dayjob. (I can't even remember the last time I needed to reboot or froze up on my windows 7 boxes.)
- Igglyboo 12y agoHiDPi support is also a second class citizen on Windows. Many applications are still designed for 1080p and under, Linux is even worse. OS X seems to get it mostly right.
- wlesieutre 12y agoIt's even worse if you have one normal resolution screen and one high. I want my primary screen to be the 1080p one (because that's where games run), so Windows renders things on the 4K screen at normal resolution and upscales them. It looks baaad.
- nhayden 12y agoIf screen is your main concern, Yoga Pro 2 has a nearly 4k screen and is under $1000.
- dandare 12y agoI've read very bad reviews, it's supposedly very buggy product
- josefresco 12y agoExamples? Both companies use the same hardware manufacturers so I'm surprised to hear this - given PC manufacturers traditional approach to pricing vs. Mac
- elros 12y agoI don't know of any 11" screen computers with giant trackpads, full aluminum casing, around 9 hours battery, backlit keyboard which go for less than $ 899. I'd be glad to be shown one, though!
- IanDrake 12y agohttp://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-13-9343-laptop/pd?ref=PD_OC http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-13-9343-laptop/pd?ref=PD_OC The new Dell XPS 13. Lack of bezel on the screen puts it at MBA 11" size.
- josefresco 12y agoThat's a very specific set of requirements.
- elros 12y agoYes it is, I'll grant you that. However, it's also not like I just came up with them on a whim. They're more of an amalgamation of things I've come to enjoy and eventually require on a portable machine: > 11" screen computers Because I want to be able to throw it inside a small/medium backpack without it being kludgy. 13" is the maximum. > with giant trackpads That was actually the reason for why I bought my first Mac. Life changer. > full aluminum casing Now anything else feels cheap and brittle. Also, harder to clean. > around 9 hours battery Or more! But 9 hours is already enough for intercontinental flights once we take our the time spent sleeping, etc. Less time, however, won't do. > backlit keyboard Not necessary because I touch type, but still nice > which go for less than $ 899 And that's the killer feature, because you can get any of the other features with zero hassle if you don't mind throwing money at it. Sibling post mentioning the Dell that fulfills all of that is exciting for my pocket! :-)
- UK-AL 12y agoHave a look at Dell's new latitude 15 inch 7000 series. (3840 x 2160) resolution, similar specs and cheaper. Ultrabook class.