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New Laptop Purchase : MBP 17" vs ?

post #1 of 6
6/4/09 at 3:00am
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I have a Dell XPS M1710 that has served me well over the years. Though I'm traveling more now and the XPS is too heavy and battery life stinks.

I was ready to pull the trigger on the MacBook Pro 17" because it's lighter weight and the battery life is a good 4+ hours real life. Another plus is the power cord / brick is tiny. But for some reason I'm hesitant.

It there anything out or coming out that can compare to the 17" / battery life / weight / speed of the MBP on the PC side?

I'd like suggestions....
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post #2 of 6
6/4/09 at 12:23pm
Making a jump from a PC environment to a Mac can be stressful

You might want to look at the Sony FW series.

cheers ...
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post #3 of 6
6/4/09 at 1:13pm
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Funny,

I have both macs and pcs now. I use OSX and I'm not anti-mac. Just for a laptop / desktop replacement, I have all the sw on the XP side and was curious if there was a machine similar to the specs of the MBP 17".

I just figured you guys keep in the loop more than me. Years ago I used to know about all the new machines coming out, but now I've lost touch.

Thanks
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post #4 of 6
6/4/09 at 1:23pm
My bad, interpreting your OP as wanting to consider a Mac from a PC user

The MBP 17" main specs (graphic card and led lit screen) can be countered with many 17" non-Mac brands/models at much lower price.

But if weight is the main concern, Sony can be attractive.

cheers ...
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post #5 of 6
6/4/09 at 8:50pm
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I just checked out the Sony site and I can't find a 17" laptop that doesn't weigh a ton. Further, the screen resolutions on the Sonys and HPs stink.

It doesn't appear there is a comparable to the MPB 17" on the PC side.

I did see on the Dell site a new computer that was light weight and almost looked like a MBP but it had a 13" screen and an external dvd player(?) for around $3k.....
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post #6 of 6
6/9/09 at 1:37am
What HPs have you seen so far because it is kinda shocking that they would not have they same res as the MBP. Also what do you think of 16"? Because I just configured a HP with similar-better specs for around $2k
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