Laptop Suggestions?

[larryinc64]

I am looking for a new laptop computer and I do not know what one to go with, so I'd thought I'd ask here.

I want:
A convertible Laptop, one of thous lap tops with the flip around screen that you can use as  a tablet.
A Windows 7 OS
Good amount of ram
64 bit
13-15 Inch screen

I Want To:
Animate in Flash
Use Photoshop
Edit video
Play some games like: Mineraft, Portal, Gary's Mod, Skyrim, Sims
Attach a USB capture card for game play commentaries

My budget for this is large, so they can be expensive.
I was thinking This But I'm unsure.

[segaprophet]

Lenovo is a pretty decent brand.

However, for my money, I'd consider a MacBook Air, especially for creative programs.

For the same money you can get a high-end 13" MacBook Air with a 256GB SSD, 12 hour battery and a boxed copy of Windows 7. (assuming you absolutely need to run Windows)

Plus the MacBook Air's just got a refresh, with PCIe-SSDs, Haswell ULV i5/i7 and the 12 hour batteries. The MacBook Air is also 1lb lighter and has a higher resolution display.

The only downside is that the MacBook Air doesn't have a tablet functionality, but the SSD is going to be way waaaay faster than the conventional HDD in the Lenovo.

[segaprophet]

Breaking down the pros of Lenovo X230 vs the MBA 13" -

Pros, Lenovo X230 -

tablet functionality
faster processor
Windows 7 included
built-in optical drive

Pros, MacBook Air 13" -

backlit keyboard
lighter design
newer processor (Haswell)
(much) faster storage (PCIe-SSD)
higher resolution screen
better battery life

[Vt102]

If you really want power get an Alienware, Dell XPS or an HP Envy-15.

I've personally owned a Dell XPS-14 and now have an HP Envy-17.

I have used the Envy-17 for video editing and it dose as good a job as the computers we have at the TV station i work at.

[segaprophet]

If you really want power get an Alienware, Dell XPS or an HP Envy-15.

Those models if you're looking for a full desktop replacement, but they aren't very portable . . .

The Envy and XPS each weigh about 6.3 lbs. Lenovo has options at 4lbs, and Apple at 3lbs.

[razielleonhart]

look at the ASUS G74 or G75 these are gaming laptops. I own the G74 and i run Photoshop CS6 and i can run skyrim on ultra high settings

[Vt102]

If you really want power get an Alienware, Dell XPS or an HP Envy-15.

Those models if you're looking for a full desktop replacement, but they aren't very portable . . .

The Envy and XPS each weigh about 6.3 lbs. Lenovo has options at 4lbs, and Apple at 3lbs.

The Envys are big, yes... But the XPS-14 is small, light and relatively thin.

[larryinc64]

@segaprophet
Thanks, but the tablet screen is a must. I want to use it for art mainly, and drawing is a pain with a mouse or touch pad.

[palmer6strings]

Ya a Mac book air is practically junk anyway. That's just mainly a toy for those who want to "look" cool. That wouldn't work well for what he wants to do anyway.

[segaprophet]

Ya a Mac book air is practically junk anyway. That's just mainly a toy for those who want to "look" cool. That wouldn't work well for what he wants to do anyway.

The specs may not work well for what the OP needs, and I'm willing to accept that, but you're parroting a very outdated attitude.

People choose what works best for them, whether it be Mac, Windows, Linux or something else - this doesn't make other platforms inferior, and mature people don't automatically trash other platforms out of ignorance.

I suggest you not immediately jump on Macs and call them "junk" and "toys" and do a little research. The Mac vs PC war went out of fashion a long time ago, get with it.

[larryinc64]

After some looking around, I found that the Lenovo ThinkPad X230t Convertible Laptop has most of what I need.

Screen on the smaller side, but seems like it would be a good price.
Has most of my wants though:
Convertible Tablet
Windows 7
Powerful parts n' shit

The site has some custom options to really beef up the laptop. In the end it will probably be between $1500 and $2000, but in the end it will be a good laptop.

If anyone has any other ideas, I'm probably going to buy it in a few weeks or so. Need to save up some more money from work, and I'm going to consult my more tech savey friend on this to now what exactly to get.

What the hell does the Fingerprint Reader do? Its $20, hell I'm getting it.  

Thanks everyone.

[amarthar]

What the hell does the Fingerprint Reader do? Its $20, hell I'm getting it.  

That's just an alternative for loging in. Instead of typing a password you just swipe your finger. I've got one on my work laptop (Acer TravelMate 5530) and it works quite well.

[DarrienEmerald]

The specs may not work well for what the OP needs, and I'm willing to accept that, but you're parroting a very outdated attitude.

If they are still gluing parts into these like they were originally, then I'm sorry, I'd agree.  The lenovo can be upgraded to a SSD easily, and with no real issues.  Meanwhile, the only MacBook Air I've known that was owned by somebody, you weren't even able to upgrade RAM, since it was literally glued into the computer.

I don't have anything against Apple/Mac.  I won't use it, because I don't like it.  But they definitely need to fix their issues with that if they haven't already...

[larryinc64]

You cam get a SSD in the laptop above, but its a bit expensive, 256GB for $440 more. compared to 500GB standard.

I'm not the biggest Apple fan ether, There computers are more Idiot Proof than PCs, so they are less customizable hardware wise. I also think they are overpriced for what they can do.
I also do not like the look of Windows 8, why is every other Windows OS crap?

I'm getting 1 stick of DDR3 8GB ram, and a friend is giving me 4 more GB.

My specs will be:
Intel Core i7-3520M Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)
8 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM) (Plus 4GB DRR3 after I get it for a total of 12GB)
Intel® HD Graphics 4000
6 Cell Internal and External batteries

[Dravenae]

I am looking for a new laptop computer and I do not know what one to go with, so I'd thought I'd ask here.

I want:
A convertible Laptop, one of thous lap tops with the flip around screen that you can use as  a tablet.
A Windows 7 OS
Good amount of ram
64 bit
13-15 Inch screen

I Want To:
Animate in Flash
Use Photoshop
Edit video
Play some games like: Mineraft, Portal, Gary's Mod, Skyrim, Sims
Attach a USB capture card for game play commentaries

My budget for this is large, so they can be expensive.
I was thinking This But I'm unsure.

Does it need to be a laptop? Why don't you just build your own desktop if you have the funds, and not bother wasting your money on a laptop?