walter1569 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hello everyone, I am looking for a new laptop and want to know what you guys have experience with. I am looking for fairly high powered laptop, but not quit gaming caliber. I will be installing some form of Linux on it and will be doing some video editing, as well as coding and general hacking. The specs should include: 13.3 to 14 inch range. at least an i5 4th gen or i7 at least 6GB of ram preferably 8GB backlight keyboard usb 3.0 bluetooth HDMI possibly VGA? not a deal breaker hard drive not a big deal, probably going to replace with SSD later light weight/thin MAX budget $1000 Also I am curious to know what laptops Darren and Shannon use on the show. Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeProgramming Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I would go for a Mac Book Pro and run Linux on vmware. Also you have the option to boot in to windows. For me it's the best programming laptop, at least for my area (Web Design) and also it's powerful enough for video editing as you want. If you go to an apple store now you will find all the Mac Book Pros in discount because the new model is coming. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter1569 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 I've thought about getting a macbook, but I'm not an much of an apple fan. Thanks for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbi3 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I wasn't an apple fan but I got a Mac Book Pro... Best laptop I have ever had. I am a .NET developer and run windows 8 in vmware fusion and it runs beautiful. I can bring my computer to work and not have to worry about the charger because the battery will last me all work day. If you don't want a macbook still go with a think pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter1569 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks @newbi3! I like the looks of the thinkpads By the way, like your avatar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 For video editing, figure out what software you want to use and what videocard hardware it supports, if any, and pick a laptop with a video card that can help you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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