Dell XPS 15 9530 or Macbook Pro? A slim yet powerful machine under 150k!

[Nerevarine]

Errr......facts over figures.
1)My workstation, which is using a SSD from Samsung, crashes sometimes. Bad programming doesn't differentiate between SSD or HDD.
2)Translate RAM performance to real world scenario. Anything above 1600 is ideal. Also the way UNIX handle memory is slightly different than Windows do.
3)Triple RAID, high speed. Make the setup for 512GB total space fall bellow $2200. (512x3)

We can try debating on this topic, but when you progress through life, priorities change. A first year student might think about LAN gaming, a second year student might think about assignments and presentations, but a third year/fourth year student might think of the hardware which will get his/her project done.

I think it would be better to present points which can help thread starter(and others in same dilemma) to make a better decision, but not to get confused between numbers.

Much agree, despite its gaming shortcomings, mac is a very very stable OS for development.. Actually every single unity devs i follow use mac instead of Windows (Linux isnt an option).. I have always wondered why until a thread on reddit clarified that the Unity memory leak doesnt happen on Mac in the gameview...
Also, mac specific softwares like Cheetah 3D are more user intuitive for noobs than for say Maya ..

I think a better way is to use hackintosh instead of purchasing a macbook.. thats what i d do (macs tew costleh)

 

[seamon]

Voila... Time has come, people questioning Apple ... Steve come back!

Zombie STEVE!!!

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Much agree, despite its gaming shortcomings, mac is a very very stable OS for development.. Actually every single unity devs i follow use mac instead of Windows (Linux isnt an option).. I have always wondered why until a thread on reddit clarified that the Unity memory leak doesnt happen on Mac in the gameview...
Also, mac specific softwares like Cheetah 3D are more user intuitive for noobs than for say Maya ..

I think a better way is to use hackintosh instead of purchasing a macbook.. thats what i d do (macs tew costleh)

I would rather create a hackintosh

 

[ritvij]

Guys.. Let's not heat up the discussion here but seamon, I believe macbook used the same CPU as the blade. There is no i5U in MacBook Pro.
Also, I already mentioned that gaming was not a priority for me.
Dell xps 15 got a refresh, but only a 4k screen option now. Still the 750m.
Can anyone tell me when the bade will be getting a refresh?

 

[seamon]

Guys.. Let's not heat up the discussion here but seamon, I believe macbook used the same CPU as the blade. There is no i5U in MacBook Pro.
Also, I already mentioned that gaming was not a priority for me.
Dell xps 15 got a refresh, but only a 4k screen option now. Still the 750m.
Can anyone tell me when the bade will be getting a refresh?

Check out Aorus X3, 90% similar to the blade. Moreover, it will be launched in India soon. Blade should be getting a refresh in USA in a month or two. The new blade may possibly have a GTX 980M.

 

[samcema]

Or else u can go for macbook high end. U will ger discout at retailers. Then install windows via boot camp. Think it will be best.

 

[samcema]

Btw how you r getting xps from us? I want to buy one. Plz reply.

 

[samcema]

In appe u can buy apple protection plan fr arround 13000 fr xtra 2 yr.