I need a laptop for potentially computationally intensive consulting work (R, Matlab). Graphics shouldn't matter much, except that I may connect to a few external displays, and I'll be generating some 3D plots. I will almost certainly be dual-booting into Linux, and possible using Linux primarily, so I need hardware that will work nicely with Linux.
I'm considering a few different configurations and would appreciate some advice.
Config 1:
iBUYPOWER VALKYRIE CZ-15-TD05 (http
/tinyurl.com/lhcdl62)
Display: 15.6" 1080p
CPU: i7-4800MQ
RAM: 16GB DDR3 1600Mhz Unknown Brand
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX770M (3GB)
SSD: 240GB Unknown Drive
Storage: 500GB Unknown Drive
Optical: 8X DVD+/-RW
Unknown Wireless/LAN/ETC
Price: $1399 ($1299 After Rebate)
Config 2:
Sager NP8268
Display: 15.6" 1080p Display
CPU: i7-4810MQ
RAM: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Unknown Brand
GPU: NVidia GeForce 860M (4GB)
SSD: 250GB Samsung EVO
Optical: 8X DVD+/-RW
Wireless: Intel Dual Band 7260 Wireless
Misc: Bluetooth, Fingerprint reader
Price: $1524
My Thoughts on Differences: Storage drive isn't too important because I have one from a previous laptop that I can pop into the 2nd config if I go that way. The CPU advantage of the sager is nice, but I'm not sure how much difference it will make. The main advantage of the Sager to me seems to be the 250GB Samsung EVO as opposed to an unknown brand, and better wireless. The fingerprint reader could also be a nice security feature since I will have sensitive data on my laptop.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
I'm considering a few different configurations and would appreciate some advice.
Config 1:
iBUYPOWER VALKYRIE CZ-15-TD05 (http
/tinyurl.com/lhcdl62)Display: 15.6" 1080p
CPU: i7-4800MQ
RAM: 16GB DDR3 1600Mhz Unknown Brand
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX770M (3GB)
SSD: 240GB Unknown Drive
Storage: 500GB Unknown Drive
Optical: 8X DVD+/-RW
Unknown Wireless/LAN/ETC
Price: $1399 ($1299 After Rebate)
Config 2:
Sager NP8268
Display: 15.6" 1080p Display
CPU: i7-4810MQ
RAM: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Unknown Brand
GPU: NVidia GeForce 860M (4GB)
SSD: 250GB Samsung EVO
Optical: 8X DVD+/-RW
Wireless: Intel Dual Band 7260 Wireless
Misc: Bluetooth, Fingerprint reader
Price: $1524
My Thoughts on Differences: Storage drive isn't too important because I have one from a previous laptop that I can pop into the 2nd config if I go that way. The CPU advantage of the sager is nice, but I'm not sure how much difference it will make. The main advantage of the Sager to me seems to be the 250GB Samsung EVO as opposed to an unknown brand, and better wireless. The fingerprint reader could also be a nice security feature since I will have sensitive data on my laptop.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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