Hi Everyone,
Being a student and part-time IT-reseller/technician for many years, I've assisted hundreds customers in their search for a new computer or laptop. Despite my expertise and access to most of the distributors in the Benelux, I can't find a suitable notebook for myself!
Currently I'm working on a Lenovo X201. I has an I5-560M, 8GB DDR3, 256GB SSD, a carbon rollcage and a 12,1" LCD. The laptop is nearly perfect but more and more often I'm running into limitations of the low resolution (1280x800). Therefore, I'm looking for an upgrade.
This is a summary of the requirements of my laptop:
Is there anyone here on Tom's aware of a notebook with such specs? Or maybe of a laptops that has recently been announced or will be announced in a couple of months?
Thanks a lot!
Being a student and part-time IT-reseller/technician for many years, I've assisted hundreds customers in their search for a new computer or laptop. Despite my expertise and access to most of the distributors in the Benelux, I can't find a suitable notebook for myself!
Currently I'm working on a Lenovo X201. I has an I5-560M, 8GB DDR3, 256GB SSD, a carbon rollcage and a 12,1" LCD. The laptop is nearly perfect but more and more often I'm running into limitations of the low resolution (1280x800). Therefore, I'm looking for an upgrade.
This is a summary of the requirements of my laptop:
■I often use the ExpressCard 54 slot and a direct interface to the chipset/processor is an absolute requirement for my work and study. So, the new laptop should have either a ExpressCard slot or a Thunderbolt connection.
■Furthermore, it needs to be lightweight, I carry it every day and more than 1.5KG gets annoying.
■As I use the laptop in multiple (non-laptop-friendly) environments, it needs to be solid and spill-proof, like the Lenovo Rollcage.
■optional 3-Years of warranty (preferably world-wide)
■LCD Resolution of 1920x1080 or 2560x1600
■Battery time of at least 6 hours
■Able to run FreeBSD/Linux (drivers should be available, not necessarily from manufacturer) and Windows 8
■Screensize 12" - 14"
■Preferably a trackpoint
■RAM upgradable to 16GB
Is there anyone here on Tom's aware of a notebook with such specs? Or maybe of a laptops that has recently been announced or will be announced in a couple of months?
Thanks a lot!