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Which to buy Dilemma over Alienware 18 or MacBookPro 15"6

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Ultra setting, Fps, upgradability, desktop replacement,graphic and video edit enthusiast.

Needed software like final cut pro to quicken my wedding slideshow work. But MBP graphic isnt upgradable and it would be really stupid to just buy it for edits

Wanted the automated edit function really badly.

Any software similar to final cut pro? I did my own research and the closest software is Avid, After Effects CS6.

I know for a fact Alienware is definitely greater and more powerful in all that im asking for. The only reason for me to get MBP is just for edit reason... Goodness!

Im stuck in this bloody dilemma for a long time. Its driving me crazy!!

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I can't believe I'm saying this but, the Alienware is the better choice here as it is more flexible than the mac.

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If your getting it for the horse power id say the ailenware, and as Elliot Game said, it's much harder to upgrade the mac. 

 

But it all come down to what you like. I'd go for the mac. 

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the alienware is 5.472 kg (12.064 lbs).

that isn't a notebook.

that is a desktop in a smaller package.

get a desktop.

 

 

or get a smaller macbook AND a desktop ...

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Keep in mind (I own the stupid ass m18x) the 18 is a desk machine, meaning you will find a table and set yourself up there. I can use it on my lap, but I'm 6'2", and any shorter and it falls off your lap. 

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m18x is too heavy

 

what about other smaller and powerful laptops like the MSI GS60, Gigabyte PX35, Alienware 15, Aorus x7, x3, etc etc etc etc

 

Why is it between alienware and Apple

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the alienware is 5.472 kg (12.064 lbs).

that isn't a notebook.

that is a desktop in a smaller package.

get a desktop.

 

 

or get a smaller macbook AND a desktop ...

I travel a lot and i defnitely need the horsepower for my on going edit work

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I travel a lot and i defnitely need the horsepower for my on going edit work

 

well the macbook most likely has enough horsepower for your editing.

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m18x is too heavy

 

what about other smaller and powerful laptops like the MSI GS60, Gigabyte PX35, Alienware 15, Aorus x7, x3, etc etc etc etc

 

Why is it between alienware and Apple

Upgradability bro, i want a future proof mobile form factor and if theres any parts needa to be replaced, it can be done and not change the whole pc. God have mercy!

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Upgradability bro, i want a future proof mobile form factor and if theres any parts needa to be replaced, it can be done and not change the whole pc. God have mercy!

 

I have an m18x. its really NOT something I want to carry around... ever... anywhere

 

also yes, for example I could upgrade the graphics cards.. for £1500.... the price of a 15" macbook pro haha

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well the macbook most likely has enough horsepower for your editing.

I have an m18x. its really NOT something I want to carry around... ever... anywhere

 

also yes, for example I could upgrade the graphics cards.. for £1500.... the price of a 15" macbook pro haha

Well bro, its definitely cheaper to upgrade here in Malaysia! Possible a cost of a MacBook Air. So its cool on my side

well the macbook most likely has enough horsepower for your editing.

Its only okay for now, as more sophisicated 5K edit coming its way, youll need another new MacBookPro, by then what would the cost be conpared to just switch the internal part and youre done.
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Well bro, its definitely cheaper to upgrade here in Malaysia! Possible a cost of a MacBook Air. So its cool on my side

Its only okay for now, as more sophisicated 5K edit coming its way, youll need another new MacBookPro, by then what would the cost be conpared to just switch the internal part and youre done.

 

upgrading the alienware (where even possible) most likely isn't much cheaper, than selling the old macbook and getting a new one.

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Well bro, its definitely cheaper to upgrade here in Malaysia! Possible a cost of a MacBook Air. So its cool on my side

Its only okay for now, as more sophisicated 5K edit coming its way, youll need another new MacBookPro, by then what would the cost be conpared to just switch the internal part and youre done.

 

I bet its not, check what prices SLI 980m MXM cards are

 

honestly, if you are buying laptops for upgradability you are doing it wrong, while they CAN be upgraded the costs to do it are still extremely high, mobile CPUs are WAY more expensive than desktop CPUs, as are mobile GPUs 

 

Dont forget, a 1-2 year old macbook will sell very well second hand, meaning you have money to put towards upgrading to a new one

 

 

The main point is though, that the M18x is fucking heavy, thick, massive, and a pain to carry, shit battery compared to the mac too, and a MASSIVE power brick

 

BTW here is the review of my own M18x, I bought one ,but would not buy one again in the future, its powerful as balls, but calling it a mobile is a joke

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/170701-the-alienware-m18x-review/

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Of both options I would go with a desktop.

 

Both Alienware and Apple make overpriced crap.

Of both options I would go with a desktop.

 

Both Alienware and Apple make overpriced crap.

I did mention i travel a lot and i bodybuild too, so the weight never is an issue. I need a Solutions for Windows automated slideshow edits that i could fully utilize on.

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I did mention i travel a lot and i bodybuild too, so the weight never is an issue. I need a Solutions for Windows automated slideshow edits that i could fully utilize on.

 

its still a bastard to carry and takes up tons of space, weight is still an issue, even for strong people

 

Also, you seem to be shooting down any alternative, so clearly you have made your mind up

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its still a bastard to carry and takes up tons of space, weight is still an issue, even for strong people

 

Also, you seem to be shooting down any alternative, so clearly you have made your mind up

Hey bro, i totally get you. Lets say i bought MBP for 2K, how much would i be able to resell it for?

Ive check 980m for two is only 600 pound

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I would personally go for a macbook when it comes to portability and the alien ware when it comes to raw performence/power, since they are equally shit with upgrading, since the best thing you can upgrade on them is probarlly the RAM and maybe the storage, i heard dell uses/used drives with a special form factor so that you couldn't replace/add others if you wanted to do that, could be total BS though since i only saw such a thing passing by on FB once.

 

Hey bro, i totally get you. Lets say i bought MBP for 2K, how much would i be able to resell it for?

Ive check 980m for two is only 600 pound

 

depending on the age, you would be able to resell it for 1000-1500 after 2-3years(depending on it's state/look)

May the light have your back and your ISO low.

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