Nuup's new laptop

[Nuuppanaani]

I need a new laptop for school and personal use and I'd love to get you folks' suggestions.

I'd like to dock the thing and use it as my workstation at home too.

I am/will be a Computer stuffs student, so I'll do mostly programming on the thing and carry it around in my backpack.

Budget isn't really limited as long as long as I get good value for money.

Here's my requirements:

• Fast Intel processor, preferably Broadwell based (why?)
  
• Intel graphics (I have a desktop with a beefy GPU)
  
• Accepts at least 12 GB of RAM
  
• GOOD *nix support (Linux, OS X or Chrom{e,ium} OS)
  
• All day battery
  
• 12-14" screen, matte 1080p+ preferred
  
• Supports a dock with a minimum of 2 external monitors
  
• Premium build preferred
  
• Speedy SSD, preferably upgradeable
  

Devices I'm already considering:

• Thinkpad T450(s)
  
• Thinkpad 13
  
• Zenbook UX303
  
• Dell Chromebook 13
  
• Chromebook Pixel 2
  
• Macbook Air
  

Would love to hear your thoughts on this
-Nuup

[PabloDons]

how do you expect to dock a macbook air? I mean if apple can get away with less sockets, they will 120% of the time

btw. I don't recommend graphical linux OS's. They suck. Just use a server and connect to it through ssh if you wanna program. That's my two cents

[Apuly]

pablo, yer talking to one of the biggest Linux fags on this server about Linux.
Also there are no graphical Linux os's (i think don't quote me on this). There's Linux distros that run x server.
Also you can dock quite a lot of shit into a usb type c port.

git gud

[PabloDons]

pablo, yer talking to one of the biggest Linux fags on this server about Linux.

I felt like it bruh. Don't judge.

Also there are no graphical Linux os's (i think don't quote me on this). There's Linux distros that run x server.

I meant linux OS's GUIs suck 124% of the time.

Also you can dock quite a lot of shit into a usb type c port.

I find usb hubs extremely displeasing

[Nuuppanaani]

how do you expect to dock a macbook air? I mean if apple can get away with less sockets, they will 120% of the time

btw. I don't recommend graphical linux OS's. They suck. Just use a server and connect to it through ssh if you wanna program. That's my two cents

Well, there are options to docking an Air, but I guess I should consider a Pro with my requirements for the thing.

And yes, I agree Linux can be a pain, that's why Chrome OS and OS X really appeal to me, they're both Fully working Corporate backed Unixes. Not gonna use a Windows machine tho, I like my *nix way too much.

And Paul, get out of my thread if you have nothing to add to the conversation but asshattery.

[LordDecapo]

U can use a thunderbolt hub with the MacBook to give you far more ports and monitors than any other laptop... but it's a fucking mac....

Find a good NON apple laptop with Thunderbolt and call it a day

[Nuuppanaani]

U can use a thunderbolt hub with the MacBook to give you far more ports and monitors than any other laptop... but it's a fucking mac....

Find a good NON apple laptop with Thunderbolt and call it a day

See, I want Unix. OS X is BSD based and POSIX.

[PabloDons]

Sure I guess OS X is kinda good. But it's fucking apple. Every time someone gives those fucks money. I die a little inside. plz no, they don't compete, they block competition. that's their thing. Plz make it stop

[slugdude]

Sure I guess OS X is kinda good. But it's fucking apple. Every time someone gives those fucks money. I die a little inside. plz no, they don't compete, they block competition. that's their thing. Plz make it stop

This ^

I bought a Thinkpad T400 and I love it.

Get a Thinkpad. I mean, Stallman uses a Thinkpad so that's gotta stand for something.

(Obviously you wouldn't get a T400 I'm not suggesting that, I'm quite aware it's underpowered for your needs.)

[slugdude]

Budget isn't really limited as long as long as I get good value for money.

>wants good value

>considers Apple

[PabloDons]

Budget isn't really limited as long as long as I get good value for money.

>wants good value

>considers Apple

Actually slug, you can build yourself a PC with a high end case and the same specs as a Mac and pay for nearly the same price. Apple might be blocking competition instead of competing, but they do most things efficiently. That's why people buy them, then get stuck with them because of iTunes and shit like that

[Nuuppanaani]

U can use a thunderbolt hub with the MacBook to give you far more ports and monitors than any other laptop... but it's a fucking mac....

Find a good NON apple laptop with Thunderbolt and call it a day

USB-C is a better standard but yes, I get whatchu mean.

Sure I guess OS X is kinda good. But it's fucking apple. Every time someone gives those fucks money. I die a little inside. plz no, they don't compete, they block competition. that's their thing. Plz make it stop

This ^

I bought a Thinkpad T400 and I love it.

Get a Thinkpad. I mean, Stallman uses a Thinkpad so that's gotta stand for something.

(Obviously you wouldn't get a T400 I'm not suggesting that, I'm quite aware it's underpowered for your needs.)

I would much rather give Apple my monies than Microsoft :/

Also, I'm not a fan of RMS, and with the same argument, Linus Torvalds has used Macbooks.

And yes, Thinkpads are really nice, wish I could get a T450s w/ an i7 for a good price.