haha. which is better, mcafee or microsoft security essentials?

i dk...probably mcafee is better since it is with more feature.....i onli use eset nod32 for my XPS

ori or ehem ehem one? plus dont all antivirus eat pc resources?

haha...all my software are ahem one or freeware or open source ....probably ppl gonna kill me now..nod32 is one of the antivirus use least resource so far i tested.

hmm nod32 sounds great. i'll give it a try soon

but then if ur xps has many ram....no nid so picky too.....haha

Hey guys, I'm holding my XPS purchase back for a bit because my parents have just made me think of another factor that is going to affect my purchase.

Life expectancy.

As I'll be heading to college in 2 years' time, I'll need a laptop that will last me at least 4-5 years, 2-3 years into university. I need your honest opinion - do you think this laptop (let's say I get the i5 version) will last me for 4-5 years, at least? And into university, when I'll need the laptop for processor-demanding tasks like AutoCAD and all?

I am most probably looking towards the engineering field, if you're wondering.

Thanks in advance.

IMHO, no lappy gonna last u for 5 years....at most 3 years.......In 2 years time ur lappy gonna be outdated....

if u insist on getting XPS, i recommend u to take the core i7 version.....by that time most of the apps should able to utilized all 4 core of ur processor....

if u can wait, better to buy them b4 u enter ur university......

i have friend learn basic Autocad for their courses for enginnering......core 2 duo processor can handle them quite good......

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Added on December 15, 2010, 12:58 amor u can buy a normal spec lappy for 2 year then only buy a good spec lappy for uni......

This post has been edited by vernon91: Dec 15 2010, 01:04 AM

Well, I find comfort in the C2D faring quite well with your friend. I do a lot of photo work, and that's why I'm planning an upgrade now - my current notebook is totally unfit for the job (Pentium M 1.73GHz ) and I'm looking for something that will last me 3-4 years.

I don't need it to be exactly 'top of the line' after 2-3 years, just being able to handle the future averagely is good enough.

Anyway, just a thought, what other suggestions do you have if I shouldn't get the XPS?

probably asus.......

but i can tell u that xps 15 is good enough for u if u are not finding a top line lappy for the next 2 or 3 years as u said

This post has been edited by vernon91: Dec 15 2010, 01:17 AM

I see. Well, just wondering, what is 'top line' at the moment? I'm thinking I'd have a better chance that it will last longer if I get a top line laptop, no?

^Clevo X7200....

better ask at ur other thread.....since there are more expect than me on the latest lappy.......

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Added on December 15, 2010, 1:21 amhere comes sifu lee_what2004

This post has been edited by vernon91: Dec 15 2010, 01:21 AM

Ouch. Now that is hardcore. Haha, all I need is the top 20%, not the top 5% and I'm a little concerned about design too, that's why I was kind of reluctant to choose the XPS 15 over the MacBook Pro at first.

Well, in your opinion, what else is better at around the same price point & just with better specs? I don't mind considering as my XPS purchase got held back.

What design ?

As in the overall design of the laptop.

Aesthetic design ?

Asus A42Ja or Dell SXPS 16 ?

Yup, how it looks overall. I had a little disliking of the overly rounded edges of the XPS 15's top half, but it soon wore off. A Sager though, definitely a no though. I can sacrifice aesthetic design, but there is a limit...

My personal opinion.....XPS 15 should be good enough.....I have been using for 2 weeks....my spec was the core i5 package.....im oso studying engineering....the spec is more than enough to handle them.....