Reference: Some Ideas for Best Laptop for Development and Graphics
NOTE: needs updating to mention current specific models but almost all the criteria and conclusions still hold up.
Just pondering a bit on the intersection of technology and the unique requirements of modern development in a portable device.
Note: I am maintaining a summary post at:
Must have items for Development:
Minimum 16 gig RAM, preferrably 32 or 64 for Various VMs
Touch screen for testing mobile apps in various emulators
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Summary of Suitable Development Laptops That Meet Requirements
The list so far. Please add to it if you can but try to verify QHD Touch screen beforehand. I have looked up too many laptops!
There is something to like about every device on this list and I would like to have every one of them humming away on my desk! A Surface Book with an extra 6700HQ CPU, NVIDIA 970 and two M.2 slots in the base unit even if it added 2 lbs would be my choice but such a marvel does not exi