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Developer looking for high-performance portable dev laptop
I'm a software developer who is finding himself more and more in need of a very powerful, very portable machine. Here are my requirements:
  • Under 5 lbs (key-- I don't want this to be a brick)
  • i7 processor
  • 8 GB RAM (with 2 slots for upgrade to 16 if desired)
  • 512 GB SSD, or smaller SSD with HDD secondary drive
  • NO HP. Their repair rate is terrible, their customer service is worse. They're the one brand I will not buy for PCs.
Now, I've checked out the new MacBook Pro and I can spec it out this way, but it'd cost 3k. I'd insist on 16 GB for the MBP as I would be running parallels and doing windows dev with visual studio, and would dedicate at least 8GB for that environment. What I want to know is, does such a machine exist other than the MBP?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pennstatephil at 10:44 PM on November 19, 2013 (27 comments)

Helping my friend with Cancer
How do I go about appropriately and respectfully helping my friend with cancer?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pennstatephil at 2:53 PM on May 22, 2010 (17 comments)

ski package deals for downtown denver
what are some good package deals for transportation from downtown denver to area resorts that include a lift pass?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pennstatephil at 8:52 AM on February 26, 2010 (2 comments)

is there a "smart" way to get my computer to shut down after my ipod is charged?
is there software or a trick to shut down my computer after an ipod finishes charging?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pennstatephil at 12:49 AM on December 6, 2009 (10 comments)

Where can I find out-of-town sports bars in Denver?
Where can I find out-of-town sports bars in Denver?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pennstatephil at 8:44 AM on August 11, 2009 (3 comments)

How do I get alerted when my favorite bands come to town?
How do I follow all my favorite musicians on tour and find out when they'll be coming to my town?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pennstatephil at 8:01 AM on April 3, 2009 (16 comments)

Where should a young, social guy live in the Denver area?
I'm a 22 year old engineer who recently visited the Denver area, loved it, and decided after living in upstate NY my whole life (minus college) to try city living. Where should I look?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pennstatephil at 7:37 AM on January 22, 2009 (14 comments)

Is there an iTunes remote for blackberries?
Is there a blackberry application that will allow me to use my phone as an iTunes remote?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pennstatephil at 6:44 PM on December 9, 2008 (1 comment)

How do I give money to a friend who is too proud to accept it?
A friend of mine is coming in from a couple hours away (each way) for the night (halloween party), and money is tight on her end. I would go pick her up myself, but have to work late into the afternoon and wouldn't have time to drive up and back twice between today and tomorrow. I want to give her the money for gas (I am in a much better position financially), since I know this is a big expense for her and she is saving me the trip, but she is very independent and does not want me reimbursing her. How can I get her to accept it without making damaging her ego or seeming like this is out of pity?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pennstatephil at 6:55 AM on October 31, 2008 (20 comments)

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