Is a high resolution screen really necessary on a 13" device? I know we want great color reproduction, but that's why I have my 21" external monitor. I've just switched over to the new MBA (first Apple computer ever) and before I did so I did a heck of a lot of research.
Originally I wanted a touchscreen laptop with Windows 8 and 1080p, because, shit, here I am contemplating dropping a lot of cash on a new computer, might as well get spec'd out.
I tried everything out in stores, I think the only Windows computer I really liked was the Acer S7(?). However, touch screen on my laptop was a no-go (don't see the practicality of it). Just couldn't get comfortable with it. The lack of Haswell and battery life was also a deal breaker after I tried out the MBA13.
Sure I compromised on resolution, but I think I won big overall. 12 hours of battery life, Boot Camp (that I haven't even taken advantage of, but it's nice to know I have the option), OSX, and a great trackpad? I'll take that all day, every day.
Paired with my external monitor, mouse and keyboard. I think this thing is going to last me a LONG time. i5/8GB/256GB
I want gorgeous text and the option for more screen real estate. "150%" scaling (if it worked properly) would be a nice tradeoff. But I'd settle for the specs of a T/W530 on a X-series chassis.
Originally I wanted a touchscreen laptop with Windows 8 and 1080p, because, shit, here I am contemplating dropping a lot of cash on a new computer, might as well get spec'd out.
I tried everything out in stores, I think the only Windows computer I really liked was the Acer S7(?). However, touch screen on my laptop was a no-go (don't see the practicality of it). Just couldn't get comfortable with it. The lack of Haswell and battery life was also a deal breaker after I tried out the MBA13.
Sure I compromised on resolution, but I think I won big overall. 12 hours of battery life, Boot Camp (that I haven't even taken advantage of, but it's nice to know I have the option), OSX, and a great trackpad? I'll take that all day, every day.
Paired with my external monitor, mouse and keyboard. I think this thing is going to last me a LONG time. i5/8GB/256GB