What Dr_Grip said. Aesthetics is really not matched in the PC world sadly. The Thinkpads look like complete and utter crap also they don't tend to put discrete graphics into their 13" laptops but it seems like Apple might not be (according to latest rumors) doing that either.
Wow that sounds great, just wish it ran Windows better (according to your reports here). What are the best alternatives that match Apple build quality and aesthetics (and also have good battery life) for Windows-based laptops?
Apple hasn't put discrete graphics in their small laptops since the G4.
Yeah I'm with him on that, Windows compatibility is kind of like "oh we can do it" type of a scenario on those machines.Don't (and I mean NEVER) solely buy a Mac if you only intend to run Windows on it.
Aesthetics is really not matched in the PC world sadly.
I really hate the thinkpad designs, first, why are they still square? Nothing is formatted for square screens anymore, what if I want to watch a movie on it? Then the touch pads are so stupid. I just googled to find out why there are so many damn buttons on the thing as I tried a floor model and couldn't get them to work, and all I could find was "thinkpad touchpad problems" and "how to disable touchpad on thinkbook" so I will just say they do not have a touchpad if all the top google searches are about it not working or how to turn it off because it sucks. If I buy a LAPTOP I expect it to work in my lap, if it doesn't I will buy a cheaper better desktop.
Well, when your laptops are most famous for something that makes them look decidedly old-fashioned.. Maybe it's time to move on
Obviously its fairly subjective but I have yet to see any PC manufacturer pull of a design as simple and elegant as MacBook. Also MBs manage to not look dated, I thought my XPS was very nice looking when I got it but now it just looks kind of old. My g/f's MB that I got her a bit after I got the Dell still looks modern (not just because Apple hasn't changed the look much).I dunno, my new Sony Vaio Z is pretty damn slick...
I don't think I have ever seen one w/o a touchpad (well obviously I don't mean modern ones).or a stupid nipple joystick instead of a touchpad
I don't think I have ever seen one w/o a touchpad (well obviously I don't mean modern ones).
full disclosure: Hers is an X200 which does not have an UltraNav, but just the nipple
I just find it weird idk. I couldn't imagine using that for everyday use.You need to understand the target market for the ThinkPad. They are generally aimed at business users and those are the guys who got used to using the nipple instead of a touchpad. In fact Dell's Latitude series (their business line) has that same nipple as well.
I just find it weird idk. I couldn't imagine using that for everyday use.
The point is more that you don't have to use it at allI just find it weird idk. I couldn't imagine using that for everyday use.
The point is more that you don't have to use it at all
The point is more that you don't have to use it at all
Except with small models like my gf's.
Obviously its fairly subjective but I have yet to see any PC manufacturer pull of a design as simple and elegant as MacBook.
Definitely subjective. Decide for yourself though: http://forums.finalgear.com/technology/the-new-toys-thread-5248/page-623/#post1594759
Definitely subjective. Decide for yourself though: http://forums.finalgear.com/technology/the-new-toys-thread-5248/page-623/#post1594759