To keep it quite simple.. I need to find a laptop that will be beneficial to all my needs (if possible) I need a computer that will be VERY solid in both fields of graphic design and programming.. If they can hold up with playing games really well also that would be GREAT. My two main choices obviously are Macbook Pro and Alienware M17X or M15X.. Now.. I've heard Macs hold their own in the graphics design field.. but I'll lose the ability to play my games.. which isn't too big of a deal.. and I'm not too familiar with the actual UI of Macs OS. The alienware would be beast for all my gaming needs.. and it's a PC that's great for programming as well. MY total interest is to be a video game designer/programmer... So I need one that will last for a while! Looking to drop around 2.3k.. Any words of advice would be great.. Thanks guys EDIT: ALSO, If I did choose the m15x for the best of both worlds would Ido a Nvidia Quadro FX 3600m for the designing aspect? or the solid 9800GT?
Yeah.. They are overpriced just like a lot of things are now a days.. but I really like the look and feel of both laptops.. I have a DELL FX for a desktop.. and it suits me fine for home use with gaming and what not.. as far as a laptop goes.. I need something to pound out some good multimedia work and can handle programming games and working on high end graphics
Last I checked Photoshop works on both Macs and PCs, so all that BS that people spout about Macs being better at Graphic Design really grinds my gears. Now Macs are fine if you like paying extra money for superficial looks, but both Macs and Alienwares are overpriced due to the logos on top of them. The laptop above has better specs than a MBP for half the price. But whatever, I know how all the cool kids in my design college carry around MBPs because they're hip.
Hell I hadn't known too much difference with the MBP to be honest.. thus why I was asking for some opinions.. I have heard nothing but good things about the alienwares though.. the only reason I had considered them.. My friend swears by his.. and I like it.. but yeah.. It seems like a lot of the cash is the name.. and some light up keys and what not. My other friend has an ASUS which seems pretty cool.. but people have been having problems with them lately.. really rough roads.. I guess I'll figure it out sooner than later! haha. Any input is great guys! Thanks
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