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ChairmanAgnostic

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1. the new macbook with retina screen is amazing.

Reply to nolabear (Original post)

Sat Nov 17, 2012, 01:09 PM

Nov 2012

I liked the air, the weight is unbelievable, but the pro kicks butt, too.

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Advice on a new laptop? [View all] nolabear Nov 2012 OP

the new macbook with retina screen is amazing. ChairmanAgnostic Nov 2012 #1

Yeah, Air isn't much bigger than an iPad. It's my fantasy laptop. But OP might gateley Nov 2012 #27

I'm also interested flamingdem Nov 2012 #2

There are a ton of iPad apps for writing... targetpractice Nov 2012 #3

There are apps for the I Pad that let you use and edit MS Word Awknid Nov 2012 #39

I want to find software to create an ebook, ibook ? for kindle, iPad etc. flamingdem Nov 2012 #49

Calibre nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #54

Calibre Aerows Nov 2012 #61

Macbook, and I will tell you why nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #4

been using the logictech KB cover. ChairmanAgnostic Nov 2012 #31

We have the mac external keyboard nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #36

MacBook Pro nmbluesky Nov 2012 #5

MacBook Air - - Without a Doubt n/t WiffenPoof Nov 2012 #6

Win 8 is a disaster. dogknob Nov 2012 #7

Please if you can explain your comment that... jonthebru Nov 2012 #15

My neighbor had win8 for months before release... seen it in action. dogknob Nov 2012 #21

Windows 8 Aerows Nov 2012 #24

Strange theKed Nov 2012 #40

I've been working with Microsoft products Aerows Nov 2012 #53

Buy a mac if you want to pay twice as much...... Logical Nov 2012 #8

Macs DO NOT get viruses Awknid Nov 2012 #42

Not as much. Because the smaller install base. And they are much more expensive! Logical Nov 2012 #50

The fact that it is a smaller userbase has nothing to do with Mac's superior security. Poiuyt Nov 2012 #60

Yes it does. And the virus writers admit it. And what the hell does "you get what you pay for" mean? Logical Nov 2012 #68

It means you get a superior OS and a lot less wasted time and frustration. nt wtmusic Nov 2012 #69

LOL, ok. Logical Nov 2012 #70

There is no such thing as a bulletproof operating system mythology Nov 2012 #78

I might add that all Apple products are designed in USA unlike other manufactures. LiberalArkie Nov 2012 #79

If you're a writer, I'll assume that you're a good typist. MineralMan Nov 2012 #9

What he said! n/t dogknob Nov 2012 #10

I agree! Keboard is key lol n/t sammytko Nov 2012 #75

This is my concern about iPads, I'm not sure if their editing functions flamingdem Nov 2012 #13

Not really. My wife, who is also a magazine writer and web writer, MineralMan Nov 2012 #18

Yeah, I downloaded Pages for my Ipad and I never use it. Thought I would transfer my school papers sammytko Nov 2012 #76

I wouldn't own a computer Aerows Nov 2012 #14

My wife has an iPad. She did buy a bluetooth keyboard for it, MineralMan Nov 2012 #17

I love my phone Aerows Nov 2012 #19

Good advice! My laptop has been very dependable, but I have a really rough typing touch Zorra Nov 2012 #32

I learned to type way back in 1962 in high school. MineralMan Nov 2012 #35

Yep. It's the keyboard. SheilaT Nov 2012 #66

Dell Latitude E5400 series behindenemylins Nov 2012 #11

HP Envy Aerows Nov 2012 #12

I really hate Dell. If you want one of those convertible ones try Toshiba. Initech Nov 2012 #16

Toshiba makes great stuff Aerows Nov 2012 #20

One quick question Aerows Nov 2012 #22

I'm all HP and quite happy with the products. Note: the main reason... HopeHoops Nov 2012 #23

The Envy Aerows Nov 2012 #25

Well, the price is good, but the stats are sort of, well, outdated. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #26

I'm still waiting Aerows Nov 2012 #59

OCing to 4.5 is dangerous! Make sure you've got a SHITLOAD of ventilation!!! HopeHoops Nov 2012 #73

Windows 8 question matt819 Nov 2012 #33

Personally Aerows Nov 2012 #63

I have an ASUS Notebook PC I'm really pleased with. pinto Nov 2012 #28

I've had Dell, Tohisba, HP. I switched to Lenovo/w Ubuntu three years ago aletier_v Nov 2012 #29

I was going to post the same question earlier this week matt819 Nov 2012 #30

HP user here. jackbenimble Nov 2012 #34

I like Dell ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #37

Toshiba -- terrific laptops obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #38

They are terrific Aerows Nov 2012 #58

ASUS Transformer Old Codger Nov 2012 #41

Consider one of the smaller makers. Lizzie Poppet Nov 2012 #43

I have a MacBook Pro that I love! HooptieWagon Nov 2012 #44

The best laptops according to warranty company, SquareTrade, is BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #45

Ah, this is by brand, not by model aletier_v Nov 2012 #64

If you are going to go with a PC and want Mac quality SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #46

Find an old "new" one with XP SoCalDem Nov 2012 #47

use newegg and get the extended warantee. mahina Nov 2012 #48

Stay far away from Dell and HP, you don't want the problems you will have dealing with either Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #51

My Aunt purchased an HP... Science Geek Nov 2012 #55

I, sadly, worked for them for a few years in their notebook division. None of it was my fault! Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #65

Eons ago Aerows Nov 2012 #67

Wow, small world. I might have been your bosses boss. The whole division was outsourced Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #72

Thanks to everybody. I have a lot to chew on. nolabear Nov 2012 #52

Consider a Gateway... Science Geek Nov 2012 #71

AlienWare, AlienWare!!! trixie Nov 2012 #56

I have a Samsung 350U that I like, for the most part democrattotheend Nov 2012 #57

I purchased a Toshiba about 6 mths ago and I love it. n/t MerryBlooms Nov 2012 #62

IF you are on a budget, get a Lenovo with an I5 processor JCMach1 Nov 2012 #74

Toshiba Portege mzteris Nov 2012 #77