I started with a G71 (older version of the laptop I linked to).
Awesome performance, just a pain to carry around. However. These days I carry far less textbooks due to the availability of ebooks and my iPad.

Then had the 13.3" MBP (Late 2009) which was.. alright. Not bad, liked the bridge between simple interface and unix, but way underpowered.

So I'm feeling strongly about the similar model. But I'm getting tech cravings and really don't want to wait (patience is a virtue.. patience is a virtue).

If I listen to the first wants that come to mind: I'm looking for viewing real estate, performance for gaming/virtual OSes, and just a tad of portability.

I'm not sure what I'm looking for.. I guess just difference point of views. But since I'm the one who has to live with the purchase I guess its kind of dumb to ask others.

Maybe I should just go with a more mid range laptop and having some spending money for other gadgets.

Off to class, thanks for input, I'll check back later.

Durrpppp, tiny font is tiny. Thanks.

Sergio Tapia, on 22 August 2011 - 03:37 PM, said:

I actually do. I'm in the middle of a DVD Library app for Android/iOS that lets you scan the bar code of a movie, tell you if you have it at home, and provide competing prices from a black/white-listable group of retailers. My dad has a hobby of re-buying movies or paying $22 when he could get it for $12. Also working on learning OpenGL both for iOS and "just cuz" knowledge.
I just don't feel like its taken me anywhere. I've invested all this time and about the best I've gotten in return is hugs, thanks, and praise from computer-not-working-distraught-itus infected individuals I've helped. I know this is what I want to do for a living. Supposed to be one of the best jobs overall in terms of career contentment, salary, benefits, and job-availability, right? The portfolio idea is good because I lose a lot of the random programs I make to see if I can. Is there a go-to provider anybody recommends or uses personally?
Also, I just finished http://www.codecadem...ogramming-intro and am open to recommendations for similar (but preferably lengthier) resources.

supersloth, on 22 August 2011 - 03:40 PM, said:

Been there, done that. Got the biceps, dropped smoking, increased water intake. Waiting for the torso development. I have pull-up/push-up/crunch "soft" exercise days alternated with shoulder press/curl/bench "hard" exercise days. Waiting for break to end so I can pick up swimming again.

Edit: Can't delete double post?

I think the most helpful comment made was

It's not like you have to do this shit 24/7. 

But I find that there's so much I want to learn. Right now I'm in the process of learning OpenGL on it own, because I'm also learning iOS development, all while keeping my Java up to date with Android apps (Currently I'm working on a DVD library app. Pop keeps buying movies he's already seen.)
I guess I feel as though I've investing in a stock that returns a steady .1% interest annually but is expected to explode with profits in the next few years (with my degree, internship, and career opportunities).

you tried something fucking dumb.

'twas sarcasm.
The only other careers I've honestly considered is teaching math or being a doctor.

Kilorn, on 22 August 2011 - 12:28 PM, said:

Do you (or anybody lurking) have experience with such a site?