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Need 32GB Laptop

maclamb

maclamb

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Due to my work (I run enterprise Middleware sw and databases) I need a laptop with more than 16GB.
The new MBPs are maxed at 16.
I found the dell M4600 that will take 32GB (4 dimm slots)
Do you know of any other laptop that will support 32GB?
I'd kinda prefer not to get a Dull.

thanks
 
maclamb said:
Due to my work (I run enterprise Middleware sw and databases) I need a laptop with more than 16GB.
The new MBPs are maxed at 16.
I found the dell M4600 that will take 32GB (4 dimm slots)
Do you know of any other laptop that will support 32GB?
I'd kinda prefer not to get a Dull.

thanks
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ThinkPad W520 or W530 - no question.

I prefer the W520 as it has a much better keyboard. It is also still available to buy new.
 
mohsy90 said:
Sager NP9170 :http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.php?page=product_info&model_name=NP9170

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Check the links i posted above.
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I did thanks.
in this case I have to pass b/c I can't handle that high a resolution screen , 13xx is about as far as my poot eyes will take me
:(

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monkeybagel said:
ThinkPad W520 or W530 - no question.

I prefer the W520 as it has a much better keyboard. It is also still available to buy new.
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these look like solid options, thanks.
 
maclamb said:
I did thanks.
in this case I have to pass b/c I can't handle that high a resolution screen , 13xx is about as far as my poot eyes will take me
:(

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these look like solid options, thanks.
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I believe a 32GB memory upgrade is like $2500 for those ThinkPads, while Alienware is $425. Wow, lenovo is ripping people off.

Better option, but do yourself a favor and upgrade the ram yourself.
 
Didn't realize they weren't available. Yes it would require 2x16 and yes it would be pricey but that's what happens when u need the cutting edge stuff unfortunately. Just trying to keep the op in the Mac family. :)
 
I thought that the new (non-Retina) MBPs could go up to 32GB of course I could be wrong. I'd recommend at looking at a custom built.

Although this site is dedicated to gaming PCs, they can give you an idea of customizable laptops (Sager, MSI, Asus). You can even configure most of them up to 32GB
http://www.xoticpc.com/

Here is a list of their specific Ivy Bridge machines
http://www.xoticpc.com/custom-gamin...eneration-mobile-processors-ct-95_51_399.html

(Although honestly, unless you don't want to have to work through a network, I'd say get a Mac Air and build yourself a server to run your high demand programs)
 
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wct097 said:
When my early 2011 MBP came out, nobody could get 16gb without spending something like $2500... these days it's easy. Bide your time, and it'll happen.
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It's not always an option for someone to wait one and a half years for it to come down in price.
 
Callumbear845 said:
Only when 16GB DIMMs become available, probably not for a few years.
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I disagree with a few years. They've been available in standard dimms for some time. Some vendor might make them in sodimm form factor, but you won't find them normally as they're not yet within a feasible cost range. I know it's higher in density, but that doesn't necessarily mean we'll have to wait for 32GB dimms to see 16GB sodimms. Even if it was $1000 to upgrade, someone would carry it.

darwinian said:
... at the considerably more expensive 2x16 GB DIMM configuration, right? Not belittling this idea, just clarifying.
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I give it a year, 2 at most.

maclamb said:
But that would require 2 16GB chips, yes? Are there any for these types of laptops?
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None as of yet.

mohsy90 said:
I believe a 32GB memory upgrade is like $2500 for those ThinkPads, while Alienware is $425. Wow, lenovo is ripping people off.

Better option, but do yourself a favor and upgrade the ram yourself.
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It's not that difficult to do the upgrade yourself. They're taxing you for providing the configuration. It's probably a lower volume system and they don't configure many that way.

jimmyjones said:
I have to agree with this, I quite like my W520.
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Not liking the chiclet keyboard in the new ones? I don't mind them as much. I work with a graphics tablet quite a lot. It's easier to navigate a keyboard for hotkeys like that (cue one handed typing jokes).
 
Just curious,

What do you need a 32GB of ram for? I mean 16GB is more then enough is that right? Say you use Adobe Premier, Final Cut X, Photopshop, Aperture, Any music production all Open at the same time. I think the 16GB can handle it pretty well. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Wouldn't 16GB last you about 5-6years in a 15" RMBP?

Thanks
 
Be careful with xoctic pc, read the reviews and customer responses before dealing with them. I've almost pull a trigger on a well configured np9150 special edition through them because of their spectacular prices, but hold off and decided to pay a little more through direct distributor for a piece of mind sake. Just do your homework by reading their customers responses, and don't just jump the gun on cheap prices and buy yourself a bunch of headaches.
 
2011 15&17in support up to 32GB.
But no such module exist yet.

And we wont be seeing 4 RAM slotted laptop for a while.
I suggest you build your own computer or get a iMac/MacPro
 
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