Thinkpad or MacBook?

[Polarbear]

I need a laptop and I can't decide wether to get a Lenovo Thinkpad or a MacBook Pro.

Which one is better?

[Artemis]

You're a Mac man so would probably loathe the Thinkpad anyway. In terms of choice in a Wintel based laptop Lenovo would not be my first choice anyway, they offer fairly pedestrian specs on their machines. The first thing to check up on when buying a laptop in particular is the local warranty status, i.e. does the machine need to be sent overseas if it requires a repair, what is the turn around time do they offer international warranties for travel etc. I have no idea of the support base for Lenovo in Europe so this is something to keep in mind if deciding on a purchase, but as I said you would be far happier with a Macbook anyway.

[mjmacky]

Since I loathe Apple, my vote should be very obvious.

A great spec'd Thinkpad can run you $650-$950 new, includes Intel i5 or i7, 4-6 GB DDR3 RAM, great graphics, 15.6" or 17.3" screen, etc. Priced to the accessorization that you desire (e.g. bluetooth, HD type and capacity, etc.). My wife has an older model Thinkpad, the ones with the core2 duo, and it looks nice, performs great, etc.

On the other hand, Macbook Pro starts off @ $1799 for 15" and $2499 for 17" and the hardware no way justifies the price bump (some kind of i7, they don't specify, and pretty standard graphics). In fact, I don't see anything appealing about the hardware other than a claimed 7 hour battery life. I don't even think they look nice.

So I think it's clear, if you have a shitload of cash burning your pocket, that's the only scenario in which I could even imagine recommending a Macbook Pro.

[clocker]

From a practical standpoint the Mac starts out more expensive, replacement parts are more costly (with fewer options) and service is harder to come by.

Keep in mind that I'm not a Mac fan and hate laptops in general.

[xripper]

I would suggest that though macbook is better than the thinkpad, there are certain areas in which it lacks like being too expensive. You will also face some problems if something goes wrong with your macbook. I have a lenovo laptop, though i hate it most of the time, it gets my work done and if it something goes wrong it is easy to get spares and quick help but if u are a mac lover, the macbook is for you.

[mjmacky]

I would suggest that though macbook is better than the thinkpad, there are certain areas in which it lacks like being too expensive

Actually the $950 Thinkpad I found on Newegg was superior to Macbook Pro in basically every way, except for maybe battery.

[fredricos]

I would choose the macbook

[mjmacky]

I would choose the macbook

Have you learned nothing here?

The question should be changed to:
Should I buy a Macbook Pro, or save some money and buy 2 superior Lenovo Thinkpads?

[CQ1ST]

Definitely the thinkpad, and a few big-ass external hard-drives too

[Mooi1990]

@Polarbear which one did you you pick?