hi everyone. I've been lingering about the desktop world learning more and more about the ins and outs of systems over the last 6 months, and I have a thorough knowledge of desktop systems. I'v been troubleshooting computer problems for my family, and I need a mobile upgrade.
my school is upgrading the network to 2.4Ghz 802.11 N for better range and faster connection. The incoming freshmen will be loaned tablet computers that will house their books electronically. this is optional for upperclassmen who may purchase computing devices to use in school, preferably tablets.
I have terrible handwriting and good knowledge of the capabilities of apple vs microsoft and laptops vs tablets. I can't get stuck with windows RT and windows 8 is dreadful to use without a touchscreen AND a keyboard just because it would be even better.
there are few windows 8 tablets -> researched building a tablet -> bad idea -> convertible ultrabook!
I'm waiting for haswell to be released in June for a lower voltage, then I will purchase a haswell based ultrabook even while they're still expensive.
I'll need some I/O capabilities for usb, audio and video (mini-hdmi). I may need an optical drive(I need microsoft office), but I have one on my homebuilt win7 PC and a usb drive. I *want* a high resolution screen, having one convertible monitor if it's cheaper.
I'm informing and looking for opinions on what a decent ultrabook with limited shortcomings would cost.
I'll be saving, expecting a good one to cost $1000-$1200 and last me a good 5 or 6 years if necessary.
P.S. what kind of accessories would make owning an ultrabook more fun or give it more functionality?
my school is upgrading the network to 2.4Ghz 802.11 N for better range and faster connection. The incoming freshmen will be loaned tablet computers that will house their books electronically. this is optional for upperclassmen who may purchase computing devices to use in school, preferably tablets.
I have terrible handwriting and good knowledge of the capabilities of apple vs microsoft and laptops vs tablets. I can't get stuck with windows RT and windows 8 is dreadful to use without a touchscreen AND a keyboard just because it would be even better.
there are few windows 8 tablets -> researched building a tablet -> bad idea -> convertible ultrabook!
I'm waiting for haswell to be released in June for a lower voltage, then I will purchase a haswell based ultrabook even while they're still expensive.
I'll need some I/O capabilities for usb, audio and video (mini-hdmi). I may need an optical drive(I need microsoft office), but I have one on my homebuilt win7 PC and a usb drive. I *want* a high resolution screen, having one convertible monitor if it's cheaper.
I'm informing and looking for opinions on what a decent ultrabook with limited shortcomings would cost.
I'll be saving, expecting a good one to cost $1000-$1200 and last me a good 5 or 6 years if necessary.
P.S. what kind of accessories would make owning an ultrabook more fun or give it more functionality?