Ask HN: Are there any high quality non-Apple laptops for development work?

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by sdegutis • 10 years ago

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jjuhl• 10 years ago

System76 makes some pretty sweet Linux compatible dev laptops (movable workstations) : https://system76.com/laptops

steve1011• 10 years ago

Dell Latitudes and Lenovo Thinkpads

vornth2• 10 years ago

I recently picked up a refurbished Dell Precision with the Xeon processor and 32GB RAM for $1500. Coming from PCs that had 16GB RAM but would always get near the limit, the added memory is amazing. Don't rule out last year's hardware, it still performs exceptionally.

adolfoabegg• 10 years ago

Do you run linux or win? if linux: any issues with drivers?

vornth2• 10 years ago

I haven't had it long, so I have only ran Windows on it. The Linux subsystem actually does everything I need it to, so I'm a happy camper.

miguelrochefort• 10 years ago

Surface Pro 4 and SurfaceBook

hennifer• 10 years ago

SurfaceBook all the GD way. High dpi, i7, discrete/integrated video and the ability to switch between them per application, tons of RAM, up to 1TB SSD.. touchscreen, the pen is amazing, the screen weighs SO LITTLE when detached considering it holds everything except discrete GPU and extra battery (in the keyboard).. magnetic charger.

You need this laptop. You just never knew how bad until you own one.

EnderMB• 10 years ago

I couldn't wait for the Macbook Pro to be announced, so I bought a Surfacebook a few months ago, and I have to say that it is the best laptop I have ever owned. It's lightning fast, great for dev, and not a terrible gaming machine either if you fork out for the top specs.

jenkstom• 10 years ago

Linus uses the Dell XPS 13, or so I hear. I like mine. The devel version has Ubuntu preinstalled.

throwaway_45• 10 years ago

Probably going to get down voted for this, but why not just use ssh or putty and use Vim. You can use any crappy old laptop.

acedinlowball• 10 years ago

Probably going to get downvoted into oblivion for saying this, but I agree.

twoquestions• 10 years ago

If the Internet is always on and reliable, that sounds brilliant. Trouble is, that's not always the case, especially in more rural areas, or on the road.

grzm• 10 years ago

Here are a number of Ask HN threads from a month ago for similar questions:

"Ask HN: MacBook Pro replacement?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12846121

"Ask HN: Disappointed by the new Macbook, what alternatives do we have?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12835094

"Ask HN: What laptop to choose now?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12834510

"Ask HN: What do I do now that Apple Macs suck?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12822913

You might find some useful suggestions there as well.

probinso• 10 years ago

xps series is great

bedros• 10 years ago

you can order Dell Precision Series 5000 (which is business version of XPS) with ubuntu preinstalled.

I ordered Dell XPS 15" 6mo ago and very happy with it; before knowing about Precision

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/precision-m5510-workstatio...

rmlnis• 10 years ago

Using Asus ROG series laptop (32GB, 2 HD slots, 17'' model) with Linux Mint. Very satisfied.

pcunite• 10 years ago

SurfaceBook or a Thinkpad would be my vote.

Ask HN: Are there any high quality non-Apple laptops for development work?

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