Envy/Mac

always scan usb drives as soon as they get inserted to ur computer, and disable autorun , finally there is something i think its called panda vaccine or something like that that u can install it on (UR) flash drive which will avoid ur flash drive being infected with the auto run virus when u connect it on other computers

 

Can't say I agree with this. You can't get a Virus just from inserting an infected USB. Nothing should be executed, and if somthing is executed without UAC warning or even at all, this represents a security flaw of the OS.

You have to insert the USB and choose to run an executable from that USB, just like anything else (intarwebs, network, CD/DVD)

 

And that's why you need to run anti-virus software.

As beige correctly notes, you have to disable auto-run to be somewhat safe, although it's not guaranteed to work.

 

Not sure if the OP is still bothering to read this, but if he is, just get the envy.



Get the i5 version with the slice and your battery life will be in the same range as the mbp, except your graphics power will be much more potent.

People already corrected your confusion on the mbp i7 and the envy i7 being the same, they are not, the mbp i7 is a dual core, the envy version is a quad, and thus uses more power, draining more battery life. The flush battery in the envy is not as large or energy dense as the stock (and sole) battery option in the mbp, but again, if you want longer life, they give you an option in the slice that adds a nice boost of power while not adding too much bulk due to the slice form factor.

The only downside to this is an extra couple of pounds. If that extra couple pounds will so cripple anyones withered muscles... hit the gym, seriously.


To recap.

+envy
superior cpu options
vastly superior graphics power
higher ram capacity with the i7 quad
higher resolution display option
usb 3.0 (i7 quad version)
cheaper for more power.
similar battery life to mbp with added slice battery

-envy
much less battery life with no slice
with slice couple pounds heavier




Is this still difficult? With every scrap of logical analysis, the envy wins here. But then, logic or pure function is by no means the only rationale for why we choose things.

But my opinion should be crystal clear, the envy 15 is the superior machine, by far.

And lastly, lets take a look at what will NOT be as smooth on the new mbp refresh.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGaxrglVybo

Choose.

-2.x pounds and medium graphics vs all the power of creation in the palm of your hands.

 

Do you have any idea how hard it is to talk some people out of getting a mac? They seem to be overloaded from pure advertising and will not let it go even in the face of obviousness.

 

It took me a lot of forum browsing and review reading, but I ordered an HP Envy 15 instead of a new MBP.

By far the right decision I think. However, if things start freezing and going wrong I'm sure I'll have a inkling of regret heh.

 

OSX is designed to work with the apple hardware in a way that improves the speed of certain applications and makes for a much more user friendly experience, particularly for people who don't have the patience or experience to tweak their Windows install.

Although Windows 7 is a great improvement in this area, I've had much less trouble and less time wasted installing and updating printers, scanners, devices, etc. using Bonjour and OSX as opposed to Windows.

Also, there are a few important applications that are only available with OSX. Among my colleagues and clients, Macs are more common than Windows machines, and it's often a headache transferring files back and forth and formatting external drives for access by both Mac and PC.

If the MBP refresh delivered USB 3.0 it would have been a more difficult decision, but as that is not the case, and for the reasons Tybert mentions, I went with the Envy and so far I'm very happy with it, despite having to return for refund the first unit I received due to black screen/hardware problem.