Hey guys, I just had a really long conversation with the guy about the Alienware m11x. I went through and censored his name again. Also, several times in this conversation we mention a 14" laptop on newegg that I linked him:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152298SuicidalKitty: so
SuicidalKitty: I'm talking about our whole m11x argument
SuicidalKitty: on a forum
SuicidalKitty: and someone wanted me to pass this message on
SuicidalKitty: ""I am a game dev, so I need very specific attributes, CPU not being one of them."
As someone that doesnt have a dick in his skull going through his ears, the **Central** processing unit... might be important.
Really. I mean fuck. If i could slap a 590 in my w95, doesnt mean it would be useful"
Him: You arleady said this.
SuicidalKitty: yeah, but you didn't have time for it
Him: Because you are, at this point, out of knowledge, and need to go to other people in order to convice me.
Him: Which I dissapprove of.
SuicidalKitty: You're out of knowledge as well, which is why you're trying to avoid answering this
Him: No, I just already went other this with you.
Him: The specific tasks I perform either require RAM or GPU, but are not (normally) too largely influenced by the CPU.
SuicidalKitty: I thought you wanted to game on your new laptop?
SuicidalKitty: CPU is pretty important for gaming
Him: If I do, it will be rare.
Him: Mainly for modelling and programming.
SuicidalKitty: If you're only going to game rarely, what's the point of getting an incredibly overpriced and bulky laptop?
Him: It ain't bulky.
Him: 4 pounds is not bulky.
SuicidalKitty: 6 pounds
Him: No.
Him: 4.
SuicidalKitty: that's still a lot for a laptop
SuicidalKitty: and the width
Him: And 11 inches greatly reduces bulk.
Him: I know you are a Knight Templar, but you have to let it go.
SuicidalKitty: if you bought a 14" laptop for $300 less, with better hardware, you could buy a new bag with the savings.
Him: I don't buy bags, though.
Him: Because I do not need too.
SuicidalKitty: why?
Him: And said laptop would not fit my size requirements.
Him: Because I have a backpack for that reason.
Him: Either that or I will just carry it.
SuicidalKitty: I'm sure a 14" laptop would fit your bag
Him: This backpack contains more than a bag.
Him: laptop*
Him: It also contains my collection of programming books.
Him: A sketchbook,
Him: and whatever else I feel like putting in there.
SuicidalKitty: Why do you need to keep all your programming books in your backpack if you already know all the programming languages?
Him: References.
SuicidalKitty: couldn't you just go online?
Him: Not at all times.
Him: Dur.
Him: And 'online' will never match the quality of a book I payed for.
SuicidalKitty: but, do you need all your books all the time, and do you have to program all the time, 24/7?
Him: Yes.
Him: To both.
SuicidalKitty: how often do you travel?
Him: Normally I travel somewhere where I need my laptop at least three times a week, normal around 10.
SuicidalKitty: how big is your current laptop?
Him: Dunno. Never had it measured.
Him: Nor asked.
SuicidalKitty: and you can fit that in your bag?
Him: I don't.
Him: I carry it.
SuicidalKitty: why not carry a 14" laptop?
SuicidalKitty: it's cheaper
SuicidalKitty: lighter
SuicidalKitty: has better performance
Him: And does not fit my needs.
Him: So fuck off.
SuicidalKitty: It's better than the m11x
SuicidalKitty: also
SuicidalKitty: you never answered my question
Him: Better is defined by perspective.
SuicidalKitty: why not carry the 14"
SuicidalKitty: ?
Him: Because I could have something I DON'T need to carry.
SuicidalKitty: I think when you save $200, and get a nicer laptop, it'd be worth it to carry it
Him: I don't think you get it.
Him: I have requirements, and what you are suggesting does not fit them.
SuicidalKitty: why?
Him: BATTERY FUCKING LIFE.
Him: gOD.
Him: God*.
SuicidalKitty: what if the 14" had optimus?
Him: Then it would almost fit my requirements.
SuicidalKitty: what are the rest of your requirements?
Him: There are no more other than being decently capable of pushing graphics.
Him: Except that, 'better performance' will always come at a cost of battery life.
SuicidalKitty: only if the gpu was better
Him: CPU counts also, genius.
SuicidalKitty: to you it doesn't
SuicidalKitty: you said you don't need a good cpu
Him: In terms of battery life, it does.
Him: If I have an unnescessarily powerful CPU, it wastes energy.
SuicidalKitty: The m11x has a shitty cpu. my phone almost has a faster cpu than it
Him: Cool.
SuicidalKitty: what if you could save $200 and get almost the same laptop with a better cpu?
SuicidalKitty: sounds like a deal to me.
SuicidalKitty: even if I have to carry it, or buy a bigger backpack
Him: I don't care what it sounds like to you.
SuicidalKitty:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152298SuicidalKitty: Just because the m11x looks sexy, that doesn't mean it performs like a baws
Him: I know what the FUCKING THING IS, WHY CAN'T YOU FUCKING ACCEPT THAT?
Him: Move on with your fucking life, and stay out of mine.
SuicidalKitty: I'm just trying to save you money and get you better performance
SuicidalKitty: no need to lose your shit on me
Him: You are pushing this shit when I have already said, 'I know what I am getting into.'
SuicidalKitty: don't be so single-minded, acknowledge other suggestions
SuicidalKitty: when people provide suggestions, they're not doing that to piss you off, they're doing that to help you
Him: I already told you I know what I need.
Him: You are not considering MY position.
SuicidalKitty: you want good performance, small screen size, and large battery life
SuicidalKitty: and something portable
SuicidalKitty: first of all
SuicidalKitty: all laptops are portable
SuicidalKitty: if one's slightly too big
SuicidalKitty: carry it if you have to
Him: You know what, just forget it.
SuicidalKitty: if you want performance, the m11x doesn't even meet the minimum requirements of most of today's games
SuicidalKitty: alright
SuicidalKitty: i'll drop it
SuicidalKitty: but don't come crying to me when you realize you bought a $1000 piece of shit
