jackshow Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Hi, I'm looking for ultrabook recommendations, preferably from people that have actually used the laptops that they suggest. On reviews you read on google, you don't hear about things like screen cracking from average day to day use with the spectre x360, or how quickly the asus zenbooks overheat, or how loud the fan is on the asus zenbook, etc. So yeah, if you have any experience with ultrabooks I'd love to hear your recommendations on them. Because, as it stands I've come to the conclusion that a macbook is going to be the best option, and well, I really dislike Apple - I'd rather use an alternative tyty lads Edited November 26, 2016 by jackshow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sysm Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Would recommend a ASUS had mine for over 5 years now and still runs as smooth as the day i bought it Edited November 26, 2016 by Sysm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerker Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Me and nick was watching a good video about the spectre in MB the other week, it had a bunch of tests for things such as durability and performance etc. pretty sure it was by linus tech tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshow Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Would recommend a ASUS had mine for over 5 years now and still runs as smooth as the day i bought it a zenbook? Me and nick was watching a good video about the spectre in MB the other week, it had a bunch of tests for things such as durability and performance etc. pretty sure it was by linus tech tips. Yeh, Spectre looks really good except the battery life Spectre x360 looks fucking legendary - except that the screen cracks with day to day use, constant crashing and a ton of other problems Those 2 were my initial conclusions, but with more research I found out that they weren't as great as they were made out to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerker Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 a zenbook? Yeh, Spectre looks really good except the battery life Spectre x360 looks fucking legendary - except that the screen cracks with day to day use, constant crashing and a ton of other problems Those 2 were my initial conclusions, but with more research I found out that they weren't as great as they were made out to be I mean battery life isn't that big of an issue in my opinion. Power outlets are so common nowadays, you can walk into any café and charge up practically on the go, whilst you grab a bite to eat. Even in schools you can just plug in and use. But with a system as thin as any ultrabook, screen cracking is always a huge risk you take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshow Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 I mean battery life isn't that big of an issue in my opinion. Power outlets are so common nowadays, you can walk into any café and charge up practically on the go, whilst you grab a bite to eat. Even in schools you can just plug in and use. But with a system as thin as any ultrabook, screen cracking is always a huge risk you take. Suppose so for power outlets. But it's still a hassle to carry a charger around with you, they aren't as small as phone chargers sadly. Screen cracking seems to only be a problem with a select few laptops. It really does suck that with everything that gets brought up I still end up concluding that a macbook air is going to be the best option lol. Hoping to god someone brings up some new ultrabook that I forgot about pls some1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittens Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 get the new macbook or w/e tht jst came out its super lightweight and better than a macbook air lol :P http://www.apple.com/macbook/specs/ this one weighs 2 lbs http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs/ << the new one that came out recently weighs 3 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sysm Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 a zenbook? Yeh, Spectre looks really good except the battery life Spectre x360 looks fucking legendary - except that the screen cracks with day to day use, constant crashing and a ton of other problems Those 2 were my initial conclusions, but with more research I found out that they weren't as great as they were made out to be not 100% sure but i think i got this one, https://www.asus.com/in/Notebooks/K55VM/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshow Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 not 100% sure but i think i got this one, https://www.asus.com/in/Notebooks/K55VM/ It looks fairly decent, but it's a bit big, not so much an ultrabook :p get the new macbook or w/e tht jst came out its super lightweight and better than a macbook air lol :P http://www.apple.com/macbook/specs/ this one weighs 2 lbs http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs/ << the new one that came out recently weighs 3 lbs. weew, a regular macbook looks like a pile of shit. The macbook pro looks fairly decent actually, I will add that to my list of options, ty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittens Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) It looks fairly decent, but it's a bit big, not so much an ultrabook :p weew, a regular macbook looks like a pile of shit. The macbook pro looks fairly decent actually, I will add that to my list of options, ty still weigh 2 lb though and pre similar to the new mb pro that was released, 2 lb vs 3lb all up to you if i were in ur position and wanted something as close to a ultra book super light weight would prob go with the 2lb one, but if u can go to an apple store and compare both of em Edited November 26, 2016 by Kittens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshow Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 still weigh 2 lb though and pre similar to the new mb pro that was released, 2 lb vs 3lb all up to you if i were in ur position and wanted something as close to a ultra book super light weight would prob go with the 2lb one, but if u can go to an apple store and compare both of em mhmm, I'll go to a store and compare in real life, but id like to know what im looking for exactly before I go, yknow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 what did I miss, what's with the apples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshow Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 what did I miss, what's with the apples http://osbot.org/forum/topic/110315-apple-army/#entry1239572 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Scripts Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Go for the dell XPS 13, I've got the XPS 15 myself I love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krys Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 don't buy the new macbook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
