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Amaru · 04-02-2014, 04:54 PM

In the market for a new laptop and despite being a lifelong PC user I'm likely going to jump on the MBP bandwagon unless I can find a comparable PC laptop. My budget is $3000.

I'm a "power user" but don't really do any gaming; mostly just work stuff like Photoshop and possibly video editing as well. Still, I'm looking for something that's going to be lightning-fast and problem-free for the next 3 years or so.... ie. 16Gb RAM, 500Gb+ SSD, etc.

Prefer 15" or 16". Would also like it to have a standard keyboard layout (weird Toshiba and HP keyboards: GTFO).

So far haven't found any PC laptop that can compare to the new MBP's physical size (weight/thickness), build quality, or battery life.

Any recommendations? Or am I looking for something that doesn't exist, and I should just STFU and go buy the Mac?

Thanks in advance all

04-02-2014, 04:54 PM	#1
Amaru Even when im right, revscene.net is still right! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Victoria Posts: 1,311 Thanked 707 Times in 140 Posts Failed 51 Times in 20 Posts	Comparable PC Alternatives to MacBook Pro? In the market for a new laptop and despite being a lifelong PC user I'm likely going to jump on the MBP bandwagon unless I can find a comparable PC laptop. My budget is $3000. I'm a "power user" but don't really do any gaming; mostly just work stuff like Photoshop and possibly video editing as well. Still, I'm looking for something that's going to be lightning-fast and problem-free for the next 3 years or so.... ie. 16Gb RAM, 500Gb+ SSD, etc. Prefer 15" or 16". Would also like it to have a standard keyboard layout (weird Toshiba and HP keyboards: GTFO). So far haven't found any PC laptop that can compare to the new MBP's physical size (weight/thickness), build quality, or battery life. Any recommendations? Or am I looking for something that doesn't exist, and I should just STFU and go buy the Mac? Thanks in advance all