Laptop's performance or looks?

Yeah I like that AW has both style and performance. +1 to AW

 

Beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder, and laptops are no exception to the rule. Build quality and performance are foremost, but appearance becomes increasingly important in the $3,000 range and higher. When you get into truly exotic high end performance laptops (M18x, X7200, P270WM, Pather 2.0, etc.) there's not a huge difference in pricing among similar hardware specs between brands. I like having the best of all three worlds.

 

Performance first, looks could be a tie breaker. That said I think that for me I prefer to have a conservative look to a laptop, so I dont much care for alienware. I also think that looks over time is important, sure glossy plastic can look really cool, but once the finger prints and scratches take care of it it no longer looks good. Also I would much rather a company build a laptop I dont need to keep in a protective cover to keep it looking good.

 

I enjoy simple clean looking computers, which generally have the best performance. I'm not a fan of the racing stripes and LED logos on the lid.
Win win for me.

 

Well I always look for performance first, and the looks 2nd. But sometimes, looks can persuade you to look at a laptop that you might not have gotten otherwise

 

I care about both! That's why I have a DV6-7000! i7 and Crucial M4 and GT650M but stylish Aluminium and light

 

Specs first then looks, need laptops that are subtle and doesn't scream for attention but with enough horsepower to do what I need it to.



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That was excellent

+1 REP

 

I care some about my laptop's appearance. By and large, it's what's inside that counts, and the only important thing about the exterior is that it's well-build. But there are exceptions. Some laptops I couldn't see myself using because of their appearance, and that rules them out regardless of their specs. Often these are gaudy, sometimes hideous-looking gaming computers. I couldn't buy a laptop that highlighted only the WSAD keys, or had all sorts of lights and stripes. Similarly, there was no way I was buying a desktop case with bright lights and clear windows. But there's also some colors that just don't cut it - mauve being one example. I'd also be hesitant to buy a white laptop - I've seen so many white plastic MacBooks that looked horrible after 2-3 years, because of dust/dirt. Most laptops, however, don't fall in these categories.

There are a few cases where I'd pay more for a better-looking laptop versus the competition. I couldn't justify $25 or $40 or whatever it was for a colorful lid over a black one on my laptop, especially since the black actually looks pretty good. But some laptops do win points from appearance. For instance, I'd rather have had a Dell Precision M6400 or M4400 over a similar HP in part because I liked their styling. And there are some high-end shops whose paint jobs I like - Falcon Northwest being the one that comes to mind.

 

performance obviously.

 

I think the looks vs performance debate is actually more important for a laptop than a desktop, as you can conceivably change the case on a desktop.

In my own personal journey, I chose performance and I actually wanted a bland design. 5 years ago I thought there was nothing cooler than flashing lights, loud colors, etc. To each their own.

And i should add, even though i chose a Sager becuase of its bland styling, I currently have the keyboard set to randomize, so it just lights up in different colors. Old habits die hard i guess

Occasionally I like to go to different builders and build out my dream max configuration. What always gets me is Origin - you can pay 300-500 for just a paint job. Insane, for me at least. I can see justifying $100, maybe $150 for some design elements if you really like them, but man, I just would rather get a better video card, processor, etc

 

Yes exactly, man it's really just does come down to performance... looks are something you achieve later on, but good example with Origin

 

Well with Clevos Origin now offers their new fancy back panel in red, silver, or black for no additional cost. I didn't get one because I personally like the dead-serious, bland look of the Clevo. I went for a classy Origin logo screening on the standard back panel. What I've always liked about Clevos is that you don't feel awkward pulling them out for class/presentations, but you still have the power to run pretty much any game out there.

Going to college, I've seen some laptops that have made me look twice, but it's mostly because I've never seen the model before or it's something ridiculous. Saw a kid the other day that anodized his aluminum unibody MBP in an acid wash in Pitt colors. But, then again, at the end of the day its still just a MBP.

 

I love the look of the Clevo myself. And to satisfy the 12 year old still inside me, when I game on it, I change the keyboard to the random pattern (lights up each of the 3 zones in a random color and keeps switching).

I had to bring the clevo into work a few times since I purchased it. My 50 year old coworkers all made the same remark, nice laptop.
By contrast, my gateway which i purchased 4-5 years ago still has the battlefield gaming sticker it came with. Old habits die hard

 

Performance is obviously important. The thing has to perform at a certain level. That being said, I can't deny that looks play a sizeable role in my decision making. At the very least, I'm much more reluctant to use anything that I can't stand the sight of or embarrassed to be seen with. I'd personally be embarrassed to be seen with one of those ridiculous "stealth fighter" asus or a gawdy alienware. I remember I had a classmate in grad school who had an alienware notebook. She was a gamer but always hated people noticing the logo and the colors and really hated when people asked about it. I guess the good news is that there's usually a best of best worlds option with all the choices out there.

 

I actually dont care much about looks, its about build quality + performance.

 

Yeah, definitely performance before looks. If it looks cool but has really under-powered hardware I'll easily pass for something else.

Personally, I myself also like the low-key, bland look of Clevos that have the ability to outperform just about anything out there.

 

well it seems we also have build quality category. Personally I would put looks in the last place.
Performance number 1 and build quality came close because if it break, it won't be able to perform

 

I try to go for both, but performance and options come first. And Dell has always delivered all three.

 

I have a 14" Razer blade and absolutely love it. While the hardware performance per dollar isn't the greatest, I personally think that's offset by the great battery life, and the fact that's its all in a lightweight, slim, and portable package. It isn't as flashy as an alienware but most people pay not extra attention to it, but for those who do know what it is, I get a lot of, "Is that one of those razer laptops?", or "Nice blade!". It was between it and a clevo. And the blade won, mainly because of the portability, yet still having enough power to get the job done.

And I do occasionally find myself feeling up its aluminum chassis, it slim and sexy!

 

Anyways i own something that is a hybrid stepchild of a T440 and an AW14...

 

Performance without a doubt but looks is a very close second. I like my things super simple (which is why I don't LOVE my AWs but their performance more than makes up for them).