Dell XPS 13, anyone? And Mac vs Windows...

"Kaby"lake gen 7, sky lake gen 6, is just as good there really only making the processors deal with 4k better and i don't think you need much of that. They are making them run a bit less power consumption but i don't think it will make much a difference.

I go the opposite direction, i need a tank so i can throw it against the wall and it will be cool. (i really just do dumb shit)I make the equipment handle my stupidity.
I have a hp elitebook 8570w, it wieghs 7 pounds before i added another hard drive.

You would get over the glossy screen, or get used to windows. If you like mac already stick with that. More for convenience of navigation than any other reason. You like it and it works. You would get over the screen it couldn't be the worse thing you had to deal with this week let alone in your life.
 
OctopodeClub said:
You know, I value portability more than anything else.
I can always make a screen bigger (connect it to a large monitor), but you can't make a big screen small.
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I agree,
You get use to 'small' screens pretty quickly, or it's not That big of a deal.

I remember when I had a dinosaur Tower desktop PC, with a 24" monitor...the thought of switching to a 15" laptop seemed crazy back then, but I got pretty use to it in less than a week, or a couple days only o_O;)

I like a minimalist computer desk footprint.
 
So the battery is better or worse, sorry simply do not get you at all;) I want battery for at least something like 4 hours solid and that's really it. And there is nothing wrong with going Windows from Mac, don't be just stupid Macboy fan;) It's not like that.
 
OctopodeClub said:
I am looking to replace my MacBook Pro, primarily because I travel a lot and that thing is heavy at four and a half pounds.

I am looking at the XPS 13 which seems to have ridiculous battery life and it's fairly lightweight. If anyone has it can you comment on the battery life when trading and having all of your charts up? I usually only get about 2 hours when I have thinkorswim up on my Mac Book Pro.

Finally, do I lose anything going to Windows from Mac?
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Windows is a little more flexible than Mac. However, it is inherently much less secure. Updates happen whether you want them to, or not, and when MS decides to do them. You are not recommended to update. You are not asked for permission. You are not notified ahead of time. Otherwise Win has most of the same shortcomings as Mac. If you want to move out of the Mac world, download Ubuntu. It is, like practically all Linux systems, free of charge, open source. Linux does limit what brokerages you can use, though. AFAIK you are stuck with either TDAmeritrade, or IB, which I use. Or webware. Or write your own front end for someone's API, which is a bit over my head and my available time for new projects.

Dell refurbs are a pretty good deal and Dell machines are very Linux friendly, in general. An external battery is a cool thing to have, on the go, if no outlets are available. Here is a nice big one:
That should run most laptops all day and not even break a sweat.

Linux will typically use a lot less power than those other two operating systems.

Can the battery in your Mac be replaced? It might just be getting old, huh? You are used to the Mac and the software you are running on it. Don't toss it just yet. Try a new battery if it seems like that might be your only problem. For replacement of your Mac on the cheap, I recommend getting a Dell refurb of reasonably recent manufacture and reasonable capability, with WinDOHs installed. Download Ubuntu and create a live USB. Boot the Dell from that, and get familiar with Ubuntu. (or Mint, or stable Debian) If you are already trading with TDA or IB, download the platform into the Ubuntu environment and give it a try with your paper trading account. If you decide it sucks, move on and don't look back. If you like it, then do a full install of Ubuntu on the Dell refurb and AMF, to WinDOHs.
 
GrowleyMonster said:
Windows is a little more flexible than Mac. However, it is inherently much less secure. Updates happen whether you want them to, or not, and when MS decides to do them. You are not recommended to update. You are not asked for permission. You are not notified ahead of time. Otherwise Win has most of the same shortcomings as Mac. If you want to move out of the Mac world, download Ubuntu. It is, like practically all Linux systems, free of charge, open source. Linux does limit what brokerages you can use, though. AFAIK you are stuck with either TDAmeritrade, or IB, which I use. Or webware. Or write your own front end for someone's API, which is a bit over my head and my available time for new projects.

Dell refurbs are a pretty good deal and Dell machines are very Linux friendly, in general. An external battery is a cool thing to have, on the go, if no outlets are available. Here is a nice big one:
That should run most laptops all day and not even break a sweat.

Linux will typically use a lot less power than those other two operating systems.

Can the battery in your Mac be replaced? It might just be getting old, huh? You are used to the Mac and the software you are running on it. Don't toss it just yet. Try a new battery if it seems like that might be your only problem. For replacement of your Mac on the cheap, I recommend getting a Dell refurb of reasonably recent manufacture and reasonable capability, with WinDOHs installed. Download Ubuntu and create a live USB. Boot the Dell from that, and get familiar with Ubuntu. (or Mint, or stable Debian) If you are already trading with TDA or IB, download the platform into the Ubuntu environment and give it a try with your paper trading account. If you decide it sucks, move on and don't look back. If you like it, then do a full install of Ubuntu on the Dell refurb and AMF, to WinDOHs.
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Updates happen whether you want them to, or not, and when MS decides to do them.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/08/26/windows-10-how-to-stop-forced-updates/

"Windows 10 Hack: 3 Ways To Stop Forced Updates

Option 1: Stop The Windows Update Service

Option 2: Setup A Metered Connection
Windows 10 offers users on metered connections a compromise: to save bandwidth Microsoft confirms the operating system will only automatically download and install updates it classifies as ‘Priority’.
While Microsoft doesn’t reveal its method of classification, this does cut down more frivolous updates which typically include new drivers and software features – both of which have already caused stability problems.

Option 3: Group Policy Editor"


Since I marked my connection as metered (maybe about a year or two ago), Windows has not updated unless I install the updates manually.
 
A year without surprise updates, that's pretty good! But the fact remains that they CAN do WHATEVER THEY WANT to your system ANY TIME THEY WANT, without your consent or even your knowledge. So can anyone else, who figures out how to get in that big back door. Plus the source code is secret, not open to public review. Virii. Flawed permissions system, easy access to kernel. Honestly, I think for any financial stuff, better off sticking with Mac before WinDOHs. At least it is built upon a grown up operating system even if it is severely crippled. Good computing practices help, but WinDOHs is still pretty weak when it comes to security. That's why antivirus programs are so popular with windows users, along with anti malware, anti phishing, anti this and anti that. The system cannot protect itself because it is built upon a faulty paradigm. Third party apps can only protect the system from known risks and from new ones that closely resemble old ones or behave like old ones. And slow down your system, too. But that's good that you can prevent most of the surprise updates. I wish every windows user knew about that trick.
 
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