>120hz OLED, sub-1ms response time>32GB LPDDR5X>1TB SSD>Core™ Ultra 7 258V, ARM-like efficiency while maintaining decades of x86 compatibility>Linux support getting better and better, will probably run flawless by the time the next version of Ubuntu and Fedora release next year>WiFi-7Now tell me why I shouldn't get this version of the ZenBook S14 over a slightly more expensive base 14 inch MacBook Pro, which has a worse screen, fewer RAM, fewer storage, no WiFi-7, no Linux support, weighs more and has far less SW compatibility in general? Provide one good argument that isn't corporate bootlicking
>>103225856Wait for linux snapdragon arm laptop from tuxedo, I think the battery life might be better. OLED display drains battery a lot.
>>103225856Here’s one key consideration: ecosystem integration.The MacBook Pro, despite the hardware differences, integrates seamlessly with other Apple devices and services. This means if you're already invested in the Apple ecosystem (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, etc.), the continuity features like Handoff, Universal Clipboard, AirDrop, and iCloud make your workflow smoother and more cohesive. This level of integration can significantly enhance productivity and user experience in ways that raw hardware specs can't always capture. If ecosystem integration isn't important to you, the ZenBook S14 seems like an excellent choice based on your criteria.Another consideration is the software ecosystem:Professional Software: Certain high-end professional software, particularly in creative industries like video editing (Final Cut Pro) and music production (Logic Pro), are either exclusive to macOS or have optimized versions for it. If you rely on these tools, the MacBook Pro might offer a more seamless experience.Security and Privacy: macOS is often praised for its robust security features and strong emphasis on user privacy. Apple's stringent privacy policies and integrated security measures can provide an added layer of protection compared to other operating systems.Resale Value: MacBooks tend to retain their value better over time. If you plan on upgrading in a few years, you might get a better resale price for a MacBook Pro compared to other laptops.These factors might not outweigh the technical specifications for you, but they are worth considering depending on your specific needs and preferences.
>>103225856>Linux support getting better and bettershant be buying until it is the exact same experience. Refuse to buy cucked garbage anymore. If the drivers aren't upstreamed in the kernel, it's botnet.
>>103225856OLED is a downside for me since I don't use my computer to watch movies and play games in a pitch black room. I use my computers to do productive work and i expect them to last for minimum 5 years. That's why I buy Apple laptops. If I wanted to run unsupported OS on planned obsolescence hardware I would buy what you are proposing.
>>103225982>I think the battery life might be betterI'm willing to sacrifice a few hours of battery (which will even out on the next gen x86 chips, Lunar Lake is already very efficient) for infinitely better software compatibility and universal ISOs, unlike on ARM laptops which need a special build for each model. x86 and UEFI provide you a freedom and software library that simply doesn't exist on anything ARM
>>103225856Looks nice. Just buy it instead of wasting our time when your mind is already made.
>>103225856enjoy you're 3 hour battery life
>>103225856>hold laptop like that>drop it because the only thing holding it there is the small portion of your thumb that's still on it>broken laptop lolz
>>103225856because Lenovo Aura is superior while matching key specs>inb4 IPSthat's a plus OLED has weird font dithering, makes my head hurt trying to work on it
>>103226310>IPSAbsolutely horrible for watching comfy videos in bed at night
>>103225856why not thinkpad? its the only keyboard worth typing on.
>>103226339It's time to grow up.
>>103226351Because the ThinkPad with identical specs and display to this (the X1 carbon G13) costs almost double the price, it's simple
>>103226351The only good Thinkpads are old enough to belong in a museum.
>>103226433not true at all. t14 is still the best keyboard and is upgradable. also has rj45
>>103225856>ARM-like efficiencycare to substantiate that claim? lmao
>>103225856>258V>ARM-like efficiencyanon......
>>103225856>>Core™ Ultra 7 258V, ARM-like efficiency while maintaining decades of x86 compatibilitylmao no. Intel just directed outlets to cheat on the benchmarks. They were told to run performance benchmarks while plugged in so it can run at significantly higher power. And then had the battery life benchmarks run separately without testing performance again. Intel pulled every dirty trick in their book to underplay how badly Qualcomm's snapdragons are kicking their asses for ultra thin laptopshttps://youtu.be/Y5_8BipVCMg?si=Z2lYJvborgo6W3Er&t=487
>>103226290My sister never closes the fucking lid when she walks with it and now the top left part of the screen is cracked, I guess it probably hit a door or something
>>103225856go for itarm sucks, crapdragon is beaten by lunar lake>>103226132intel seems to be giving up on lunar lake's integrated design
>>103226132facts
>>103225856how long does the battery last?
>>103225856>holds laptop over stairs with 1 hand>it's not a thinkpadRisky
>>103225856because the G14 2024 is a better value with a real processor and a Dgpu, while being in a macbook pro sized formfactor
>>103226041AI postStop killing the internet you fucking subhumans
>>103227516Reviewers did note that, at least the good reviewers did, weeks before this guy did like Lisa from MobileTechReview.https://youtu.be/AYOo7JV592s?t=270And even considering annoying ticks like that, it's not a lie Intel blew out Qualcomm, their direct competitor with Windows, on single core performance and gets reasonably close in battery to the point the x86 translation overhead nullifies Qualcomm's advantage. It's not Apple, sure, and Intel should be ashamed of that but it isn't like that is a dealbreaker with where in the market Lunar Lake sits.
>>103225856I dont care about laptop screens since they're tiny and irrelevant.
>>103225856>fewer RAM, fewer storage
>>103225856>>120hz OLED, sub-1ms response timeperfect for TrackMania
>>103230718kekyou have been found, pajeet
>>103230718>>103232883My bad nigger, yes I'm ESL but I'm not brown I'm just an eastern europoorean looking to get a new laptop once I fly to the states this winter. The G14 also looks pretty gud but it has last gen amd and WiFi, so I would rather wait for the refresh early next year
>>103226041there is no equivalent to macsmacs have:>soldered SSD/RAM/WLANdoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>when pajeetOS runs out of RAM it swapfile rapes the SSD to death within 3 yearsdoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>when the SSD dies it bricks your entire currybook because the EFI is stored on the soldered SSD to save $0.05 on a dedicated chipdoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>riveted keyboard that requires total destruction of the chassis to replacedoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>serial numbered battery that prevents boot if you replace it yourselfdoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>screens so fucking shit they have over 90ms response times (essentially 10Hz)doesnt exist on 99% of PCs>flexgate cables that are so brittle they crack from opening your screen past 90 degrees more than 2 dozen timesdoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>screen made from pajeet trash glass that cracks from temperature change in seasons or tape over the iBotnet webcamdoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>so fire and explosion prone the FAA have banned them from all flightsdoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>uses phone CPU that's so shit it gets destroyed by half decade old i3s from 2017 and can only "compete" by cheating at benchmarks in extreme edge cases with hardware acceleratorsdoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>curryniggers at apploo get so full of sniffing their own currynigger silicon shit they ship currybooks with no fans and they run so hot they melt the keyboard keysdoesnt exist on 99% of PCs>keyboards with 63.5% failure rateunheard of on PCs, and yet you curryniggers defend it with "jus werx fer me!"just because you're in the 36.5% survivor group doesn't make your currynigger trash any goodthis list goes on foreverthere's no PC laptop as total fucking currynigger shit as crapple's streetshitter booksthey are one of the biggest heaps of steaming currynigger shit in the history of computing second only to curryPhones
>>103226041chatgpt moment
>>103225856Anus build quality is reason enough to stay away.I've also seen those OLEDs IRL, they're oversaturated as fuck.
>>103225856So buy it. Why do you seek validation from us?
>>103227516all x86 laptops have "feature"
>>103225856>Now tell me why I shouldn'tASUS. Nuff said.
>>103226041>Logic Prolol welcome to 1999
>>103233794I actually learned some stuff here
>>103233794this might have been true in the year 2010 of our Lord. but we are near 2025. I can take your very first example, most of laptops PC have soldered RAM now. hell, even ThinkPads had soldered RAM since 2015... 10 years ago. anyway picrel kek
>>103233794>>when pajeetOS runs out of RAM it swapfile rapes the SSD to death within 3 years Im using a MacbookAir from 2013 to write this post. never had a single hardware failure. >>when the SSD dies it bricks your entire currybook because the EFI is stored on the soldered SSD to save $0.05 on a dedicated chip how come I could swap the SSD from my dad's Macbook without a single problem then? >>riveted keyboard that requires total destruction of the chassis to replace who the fuck changes his laptop keyboard? unless you have a thinkpad, it's a pain to change on any model. anyway go to the gym instead of having 4 pounds of grease in each of your fingers u fat fuck lol >>serial numbered battery that prevents boot if you replace it yourself surprising, since I changed the battery on my 2013 MacbookAir twice already :D >>screens so fucking shit they have over 90ms response times (essentially 10Hz) only a gamer or a youtube doing an in-depth comparison would complain about this. 99% of users are satisfied with the quality of the panel and don't care about your 10 ms reponse time diff >>flexgate cables that are so brittle they crack from opening your screen past 90 degrees more than 2 dozen times woaaa, only happened in 2016-2017. hurr durr >>screen made from pajeet trash glass that cracks from temperature change in seasons or tape over the iBotnet webcam whatever you want to say Abishek >>so fire and explosion prone the FAA have banned them from all flights it's only banned in 2nd and 3rd class because you're too poor to afford a Macbook >>uses phone CPU that's so shit it gets destroyed by half decade old i3s from 2017 and can only "compete" by cheating at benchmarks in extreme edge cases with hardware accelerators cope. M1, M2 and M3 are the best on the market, by far. >>curryniggers at apploo get so full of sniffing their own currynigger... dude, even Loonix has a higher market share than macOS in India...
>>103236234>picAnd Linux is a fat cucked Finn
>>103226339I use my big TV for that, not some dinky laptop.
