I am in the market for a new laptop, one that will be my primary machine and can be left on 24/7 if need be.
I want to be able to connect it to my dual monitors, it will replace my desktop. My current laptop is a really nice little Sony VIAO and it’s less than 5 pounds, Ive had it for a few years and it’s been good to me. I can run Virtual Machine on it but over time it get’s extremely hot.
I’ve been thinking about getting a Mac Book Pro with 4GB of RAM. With VMWare I can run windows. But I’m not sure how SQL Server performs. I wouldn’t be using it for a server, just as a development platform. I don’t think it supports dual monitors. I also need to be able to remote into work via Cisco VPN.
One thing I dont like about laptops is the preinstalled software that comes with the machine. I just want Windows please…
Advice is welcome.
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I can’t comment on the VMWare and SQL Server, but I can tell you that the Cisco VPN client and Microsoft Remote Desktop Client works in OS X like a charm.
November 18th, 2008
I use Cisco VPN and Remote Desktop already.
Nice to know they will work on a mac as well. I fear I’d spend all my time remoted into various machines. I still haven’t decided.
I supose I’ll just use my current one until it dies to avoid making the decision or in hopes that new technology is released.
November 18th, 2008
I do my hardware shopping at Tiger Direct
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=17
Even if you decide to buy locally, I would compare prices and options at Tiger Direct.
November 29th, 2008
Im more of a newegg an myself…but I will price compare. I want the best machine for the job no matter where I buy it from.
November 29th, 2008
Try an EeePC from Asus. Most of them weigh slightly over a kilo and they are quite cheap.
January 11th, 2009
James O, OOoooo pretty http://eeepc.asus.com/global/products101-spec.html
January 11th, 2009
I’m using the eee 901 for simple computer programming. It ships with either Windows XP or Xandros. I installed ubuntu on mine and everything works. Best of luck.
January 11th, 2009
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