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2014/04/15 18:39:42 (permalink)
So first of all I need to clear this up, I NEED the mac due to it being the only platform I can code on. So I have my eyes set on this: http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=ME294LL/A&step=config
I have set my eyes on it because it has a 750m so I can do some light gaming. I will be installing windows 7 for a dual boot. But I was wondering if I should get a cheaper MacBook and save up for a gaming PC. So what do you guys think?


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    Re: Need some opinions here 2014/04/15 18:42:39 (permalink)
    Coding what?


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    Re: Need some opinions here 2014/04/15 18:43:03 (permalink)
    Iphone apps


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    Re: Need some opinions here 2014/04/15 19:05:17 (permalink)
    Why not build a dual boot desktop?

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    Re: Need some opinions here 2014/04/15 19:06:22 (permalink)
    Need it to be portable, and not interested in a hackintosh


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    Re: Need some opinions here 2014/04/15 19:38:27 (permalink)
    If you need it to be portable, doesn't make much sense to "save up for a gaming PC" -- you're not going to find a windows laptop that is capable of both high-performance gaming AND allows iOS development submission than what you have linked...you could buy the cheapest Mac Mini you can find, do your coding on your more powerful gaming PC, then use the Mac Mini for submissions.  There's not too much out there for iOS development that can be used on Windows, but there are some things...problem is that you'd need a Mac for submitting to the iTunes store.  I actually know quite a few people that do all of their iOS coding on PC's, then they have their buddies with a Mac submit their apps...
     
    I could be wrong, and someone may be able to point out a good laptop for this, but most of the windows laptops that I've seen that are powerful enough for gaming are right in the same price range as the Macbook you've linked, so I don't know what you'd gain getting both...just IMHO, though...


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    Re: Need some opinions here 2014/04/15 19:40:47 (permalink)
     
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    Re: Need some opinions here 2014/04/15 20:26:39 (permalink)
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    If you need it to be portable, doesn't make much sense to "save up for a gaming PC" -- you're not going to find a windows laptop that is capable of both high-performance gaming AND allows iOS development submission than what you have linked...you could buy the cheapest Mac Mini you can find, do your coding on your more powerful gaming PC, then use the Mac Mini for submissions.  There's not too much out there for iOS development that can be used on Windows, but there are some things...problem is that you'd need a Mac for submitting to the iTunes store.  I actually know quite a few people that do all of their iOS coding on PC's, then they have their buddies with a Mac submit their apps... I could be wrong, and someone may be able to point out a good laptop for this, but most of the windows laptops that I've seen that are powerful enough for gaming are right in the same price range as the Macbook you've linked, so I don't know what you'd gain getting both...just IMHO, though...

    Not looking for something monstrous for gaming at super high settings, just something to game on for when I'm on trips


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