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jrockway on April 5, 2009 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: MAC vs PC for a developer?

a MacBook Pro is the only choice

Why do you say that? Thinkpads are built much better, and IMHO are better-looking. You should only get a MacBook Pro if you want to run OS X. If you are going to run Windows or a UNIX, you definitely want a Thinkpad.

(Only disadvantage is that Thinkpads are a real pain in the ass to buy. "Ships in more than 4 weeks." Fuck.)

peregrine on April 5, 2009 | [–]

HP Compaq n series are really nice too you guys should check them out. Just like the think pad but less of a pain.

jrockway on April 5, 2009 | [–]

I don't see anything on HP's website about an "n series". Link?

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