Buy an ultrabook now, or wait?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5566346

by _aspiring_ • 13 years ago

5 7 13 years ago

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Should I buy one now, or wait for the haskell processors or a new macbook air? I have a chromebook, but I'm looking for something much more powerful and versatile.

shire• 13 years ago

Definitely macbook air or macbook pro imo.

tikhonj• 13 years ago

I would wait for the new processors. Then I would get a ThinkPad X1 Carbon[1]. The air is a fine computer, but I personally prefer the ThinkPad.

[1] http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/thinkpad/x-series/x...

Also, I think you meant Haswell processor. While I would love a Haskell-specific processor, I fear that is not to be :P.

ky3• 13 years ago

The nymic proximity may be intentional. Haswell will be the first generation to support transactional memory [1].

[1] http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/02/transactional-memory...

glitch273• 13 years ago

Wow that is one beautiful laptop. I know think pads have a good reputation for being compatible with Linux, is that still the case here?

bubblelamp• 13 years ago

You think that one is nice? Try the Thinkpad Helix. Game. Over. It has a superior display (IPS), it's a rip and flip convertible, with true Ultrabook performance. Includes a digital pen and thousands of levels of pressure sensitivity.

zhangtwin• 13 years ago

Wait until Haswell generation of ultrabooks come out

hatchoo• 13 years ago

Wait for the Haswell. It's only a few months away.

Buy an ultrabook now, or wait?

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