Spec me a 13" PC OR MACBOOK PRO

JIMBOB93JONNY · 13 Feb 2012 at 13:57

Been looking at Apple Mac Pro 13"+ and would like a Alternitive!! Can some one help on finding a equivilent spec machine

Maximum budget?
£1000

What will be the uses of this laptop?
Browsing the web, music, HD videos

What screen size do you require?
13"+

Are you looking to buy NEW or would refurbished/recertified/used be okay?
New

How long should the battery last? (Under optimal conditions, no movies/games/heavy internet)
6+ hours

What games would you like to play with your laptop? And on what settings?
None

What operating system do you need? (if any)
Windows 7

Is there a certain style of laptop you want? (aluminum, black, gaming, etc.)
Any

How much hard drive space do you need?
256GB+

Do you need any special hardware? (blue ray, webcam, specialty ports, etc.)
Wouldnt Mind a SSD

Is there anything else we need to know?
Been looking at Apple Mac Pro 13"+ and would like a Alternitive

Nitrojan · 13 Feb 2012 at 14:05

Why would you want or need an alternative to a Macbook Pro? It does everything that you have asked for (minus the SSD drive - but you could just install one in the place of the DVD drive).

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mikeh501 · 13 Feb 2012 at 14:43

MBA 13"
Lenovo Thinkbook X220

POB · 13 Feb 2012 at 14:48

Dell Vostro 3350.

I have the i7 version, and removed the optical drive to get SSD and and hard disk.

Nearly identical to a Macbook Pro, but has better ports (HDMI + USB 3) and a matt screen.

Also you can get a dedicated video option, which the Macbook 13" does not have.

However I still view the Macbook Air as good value machine, and it might be a better fit then the poorer Macbook Pro, as the Air has a better screen resolution.

Disco Boy · 13 Feb 2012 at 16:11

Any reason why you don't want refurbished? From DELL they are exactly the same as new except you don't get to choose the spec (but you do pick the spec from the range that they have available).

JIMBOB93JONNY · 13 Feb 2012 at 17:28

thanks for the replys, gives me somthing to think about,

never been a fan of dell but the lenovo looks like a good alternitive, but i like the ideas of removing the DVD for a SSD.

NOO TO MANY ALTERNITIVES BRAIN WILL EXPLODE

gambitt · 13 Feb 2012 at 17:51

Sony Vaio SA or SB

deSade · 14 Feb 2012 at 15:01

Not wishing to spoil the party - but why spend ~£1000 when gaming isn't a requirement?

For example, wouldn't an Acer 4830T (£450-£500) fit the bill?