Even though I knew there probably wouldn't be any macbook announcements, I still stupidly hoped there would be.<p>I <i>really</i> need a new laptop, I have a very old MBA which struggles to run Intellij & Chrome at the same time.<p>I am open to not having a macbook, seeing as they haven't been updated in a long time. But at the same time I dont know where to begin on alternatives. I am nervous about getting something and being massively disappointed at the trackpad/keyboard/display.<p>So what are your recommendations?
A good Thinkpad... T, W or P-series... Some of the X are also okay...<p>Please realize that not everything named Lenovo is the good ol' thinkpad-quality... If it has onsite warranty it is probably okay....
I recently purchased a Asus Zenbook NX500JK-XH72T from Newegg for $1000. Great specs, lightweight, and the keyboard & trackpad are quite nice & display is beautiful.<p>Elementary OS installed was a bit tricky at first, but running great now!
Buy a high performing Razer Blade Pro <a href="http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-blade-pro" rel="nofollow">http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-blade-pro</a>
I have a Lenovo t450s and love it, but I bought it for the 14.5hr battery life and often it lasts longer then that.<p>I also use the keyboard track dot for my navigation, and love it.<p>The T460s is the current model. It's worth a look.