I need a new laptop for software development in C++ (modelling of physical systems). Did a search and i ended up considering dell latitudes and sony viao's.
Any thoughts on the Dell's or Sony's or any other laptops that fit this bill:
Budget: £1400 or less.
64bit Pro OS.
Minimum 6hour battery life.
13.3" or 14" inch HD+ Screen (1600 x 900 resolution).
i7 Quad core.
8GB RAM (1600MHZ).
128GB Solid State Drive (which can be switched/upgraded later).
Doesnt have to have discrete graphics (but would be handy).
Net Ready (3G or 4G) ..can take mobile SIM.
...and last but not least...supports VT (virtualization technology).
as a comparison, Dell offered this:
Dell Latitude E6430
3rd Gen Intel Core i7-3720QM Processor (2.60GHz Turbo, 6MB, Upgradable to Intel vPro technology)
Windows 7 Professional (64Bit) English
8GB (2x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3 Memory
128GB Mobility Solid State Drive
35.6cm (14.0") HD+ (1600x900) Wide View LED-backlit LCD Panel
NVIDIA NVS 5200M (GDDR5 1GB) Discrete Graphics
Primary 6 cell 60W/HR ExpressCharge Capable Battery
Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Backlit Keyboard (antimicrobial)
DVD +/-RW Media Bay Drive
Latitude E6430 : Standard Base
Integrated HD Camera with Microphone
LCD Back Cover HD+/Full HD LCD Panel
PowerDVD already included
English Shipping Docs
EMEA Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Half Mini Card
Intel vPro Technology Enabled
Fingerprint Reader and Smart Card Reader (Contact and Contactless) Palmrest (Dual Pointing KB)
Dell Wireless™ 380 Bluetooth Card 4.0 Low Energy Module
UK NetReady Internal Dell Wireless 5560 (HSPA+) MiniCard SIM included
Epeat/Estar 5.2 Info mod
3Yr Basic Warranty - Next Business Day
UK/Irish 90W AC Adapter with UK/Irish Power Cord
Intel® Core Label i7 for vPRO
£1350
I wondered which would be faster the above or:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-047-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828&subcat=
...the MSI...which looks good too, but it does have a bigger screen and im really after a 13" or 14" as it will get carried back and forth to work each day...but it is GRUNT im needing.
Penny for your thoughts.
Any thoughts on the Dell's or Sony's or any other laptops that fit this bill:
Budget: £1400 or less.
64bit Pro OS.
Minimum 6hour battery life.
13.3" or 14" inch HD+ Screen (1600 x 900 resolution).
i7 Quad core.
8GB RAM (1600MHZ).
128GB Solid State Drive (which can be switched/upgraded later).
Doesnt have to have discrete graphics (but would be handy).
Net Ready (3G or 4G) ..can take mobile SIM.
...and last but not least...supports VT (virtualization technology).
as a comparison, Dell offered this:
Dell Latitude E6430
3rd Gen Intel Core i7-3720QM Processor (2.60GHz Turbo, 6MB, Upgradable to Intel vPro technology)
Windows 7 Professional (64Bit) English
8GB (2x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3 Memory
128GB Mobility Solid State Drive
35.6cm (14.0") HD+ (1600x900) Wide View LED-backlit LCD Panel
NVIDIA NVS 5200M (GDDR5 1GB) Discrete Graphics
Primary 6 cell 60W/HR ExpressCharge Capable Battery
Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Backlit Keyboard (antimicrobial)
DVD +/-RW Media Bay Drive
Latitude E6430 : Standard Base
Integrated HD Camera with Microphone
LCD Back Cover HD+/Full HD LCD Panel
PowerDVD already included
English Shipping Docs
EMEA Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Half Mini Card
Intel vPro Technology Enabled
Fingerprint Reader and Smart Card Reader (Contact and Contactless) Palmrest (Dual Pointing KB)
Dell Wireless™ 380 Bluetooth Card 4.0 Low Energy Module
UK NetReady Internal Dell Wireless 5560 (HSPA+) MiniCard SIM included
Epeat/Estar 5.2 Info mod
3Yr Basic Warranty - Next Business Day
UK/Irish 90W AC Adapter with UK/Irish Power Cord
Intel® Core Label i7 for vPRO
£1350
I wondered which would be faster the above or:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-047-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828&subcat=
...the MSI...which looks good too, but it does have a bigger screen and im really after a 13" or 14" as it will get carried back and forth to work each day...but it is GRUNT im needing.
Penny for your thoughts.
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