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Originally Posted by jmvdesign

how does this look? I'm starting to weigh more on style, portability, and size rather than a full 15" workstation as I'll have a desktop machine to do my renders. Macbook Pro is also a consideration now.

It's down to a Lenovo Ideapad:
Lenovo - Affordable Lightweight Laptops |IdeaPad U Series | Lenovo | US


or this Samsung:
Series 7 14" Notebook | Samsung NP700Z3AH

Thoughts on the quality of Samsung laptops?

i think you need to list out what you think is important in your criteria exactly. if you just want portability, decent power, and snappy response (i.e. SSD), grab any ultrabook or the mb air.

i suggested the lenovo b/c according to the reviewer, it has a touchscreen, IPS screen, 9 cell, he added a SSD, a spill-resistant keyboard, and overall ruggedness; features that i think would appeal to a photographer or designer in the field.