Buying a Laptop : Suggestions please

nithin ag

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Jun 30, 2013
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Hi All,

I am looking to buy a new laptop. Will not be using this for gaming. Just programming and for some business use.

Budget : 2000-2500 USD

Usage :
Mainly for programming (Java, web programming, DB programming, geo-data). I use eclipse extensively. Some photoshop use. I also run some Virtual machines, Virtual Devices. I also work on some big data at times, so, data processing.

I am in the process of starting a start-up so I may need to to carry it around a bit. So a an integrated mobile broadband would be nice.

Current I have my eyes on Lenovo X1 Carbon(i7 3667U version) . Please, do not suggest a mac as I will be buying one in the near future. SSD, a must.
Please suggest alternatives.

Regards,
ThinkingMonkey


P.S. Currently, I use a desktop with config :
Processor : AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
Ram : Cosair 4GB DDR3
MotherBoard : Asus m4a89gtd pro
PSU : Cosair 700w