Laptop for business startup

[Manxjason]

Hello,

How does this spec look? To be used for web design and software development. It will be in my backpack daily to and from work via motorbike. General use + development i.e. running visual studio, various extensions, multiple browser tabs, music etc all simutatiosly. I will be 50/50 plugged into second monitor (extended display). No gaming - I have a dedicated rig for that (when i have time!)...

A little worried about the full hd screen and the size of the text. But I feel a 17.3" may be too large....? I've been in a local store and I can't decide between the monitor size.

Chassis & Display
UltraNote: 15.6" Matte Full HD IPS LED Backlit Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-4712MQ (2.30GHz) 6MB
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X IMPACT 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
INTEL® HD GRAPHICS MEDIA ACCELERATOR 4600
1st Hard Disk
1TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (upto 540MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
UltraNote Series: 8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)
Memory Card Reader
Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless/Wired Networking
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS 802.11N CARD INC. BLUETOOTH 3.0
USB Options
2 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS AS STANDARD
Battery
UltraNote Series 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (62.16WH) (Up to 7 Hours)
Power Cable
2 x UK Power Lead & 65W AC Adaptor
Keyboard Language
ULTRANOTE SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Windows 10 Upgrade
FREE Upgrade to Windows 10 with all Windows 7 & Windows 8.1 Purchases*
DVD Recovery Media
NO DVD RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 2.0 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Insurance
1 Month Free Laptop Insurance inc. Accidental Damage & Theft
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 8 to 10 working days
Quantity
1

 

[mantadog]

Generally 17 inch screens are a little bulky to carry around but you can certainly do it.

The text size on a 15 inch display is fine for me but monitors are a bit more to do with individual taste, you have already had a look in store so I cant really suggest anything else.

Personally id opt for the 17 inch screen and take the (minor) pain of lugging it into work every day, so long as I didn't have to move it around too much once I was in work.

 

[Stephen M]

I agree with Mantadog. I use 17inch as I find the screen area much better and easier to use than a smaller screen. If you are on a train or plain they are a pain but just carrying to work and back, as long as you have a decent backpack, should not be a great problem. You may find a 15inch OK but it is an expensive mistake to make if not, so I would go for the bigger screen.

 

[Manxjason]

Thanks guys appreciate the feedback. I too am leaning towards the 17" screen. The 15.6 at 1080 is just too small for me. In store, using the 17.3" display, I even had to go to 125% size (in display settings) to feel completely comfortable. Then again, i think im due another eye test...!

Thanks
As the ultranote doesn't come in 17" inch, looks like i need to start over..