I am willing to wait a few months if necessary, if a really decent product is going to be released then.
I will be using it primarily for mathematical/physics processing and computations on-the-go, when I am travelling to conferences and such.
We do have a main rig (supercomputers) at my research institution to do most of the main legwork, so the ultrabook's function isn't as much priority as its sleekness/thinness (I'd like 14" or smaller). I just need something to do the computations when I don't have access to the internet (which, in my experience, is surprisingly a majority of the time I am travelling). But if most of the ultrabooks are similar sizes, then of course I want the most powerful one.
Battery life should last at least a trip from New York City to, say, Berlin (about a ~9 hour flight).
One product I will not purchase is Apple. I've had half a dozen Macbook Pros and Macbook Airs fail on me (various hardware parts) within the course of a couple months. It wasted precious research and work time, so I would prefer to not have to resort using the warranty.
What is your budget?
<$3,000
What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
14" or less (maybe 14.1")
Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
No
What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Computer Programming
Maths/Physics computation
Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used in a lot of different places/travel a ton
How many hours of battery life do you need?
6-12
Will you be buying online or in store?
online or in store
Which OS do you prefer?
Windows 7 or no OS (I have my own Windows 7 disc)
I have never used Windows 8 before, so I am unsure if I want this or not.
What screen resolution do you want?
High Resolution (1600 x 900)
Max Resolution (1920 x 1080)
(Higher res is preferable)
Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Matte
(Glossy is fine too as long as there is no glare)
Is the laptops design important to you?
Yes
Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Now or soon
How long do you want this laptop to last?
5+ years
How much storage capacity do you need?
Any amount
Are you interested in SSD for storage?
Yes
Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
No
What country do you live in?
USA (I don't mind shipping overseas)
I will be using it primarily for mathematical/physics processing and computations on-the-go, when I am travelling to conferences and such.
We do have a main rig (supercomputers) at my research institution to do most of the main legwork, so the ultrabook's function isn't as much priority as its sleekness/thinness (I'd like 14" or smaller). I just need something to do the computations when I don't have access to the internet (which, in my experience, is surprisingly a majority of the time I am travelling). But if most of the ultrabooks are similar sizes, then of course I want the most powerful one.
Battery life should last at least a trip from New York City to, say, Berlin (about a ~9 hour flight).
One product I will not purchase is Apple. I've had half a dozen Macbook Pros and Macbook Airs fail on me (various hardware parts) within the course of a couple months. It wasted precious research and work time, so I would prefer to not have to resort using the warranty.
What is your budget?
<$3,000
What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
14" or less (maybe 14.1")
Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
No
What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Computer Programming
Maths/Physics computation
Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used in a lot of different places/travel a ton
How many hours of battery life do you need?
6-12
Will you be buying online or in store?
online or in store
Which OS do you prefer?
Windows 7 or no OS (I have my own Windows 7 disc)
I have never used Windows 8 before, so I am unsure if I want this or not.
What screen resolution do you want?
High Resolution (1600 x 900)
Max Resolution (1920 x 1080)
(Higher res is preferable)
Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Matte
(Glossy is fine too as long as there is no glare)
Is the laptops design important to you?
Yes
Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Now or soon
How long do you want this laptop to last?
5+ years
How much storage capacity do you need?
Any amount
Are you interested in SSD for storage?
Yes
Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
No
What country do you live in?
USA (I don't mind shipping overseas)