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Fudge...I really want to jump on this deal! Been looking for a way to get an new laptop and a 5K iMac, deals like this would help me get there. Timing of it doesn't help with the pocket book though!

I agree on the XPS, but look at the Precision equivalent as well. 512 GB ssd, 16 GB ram and a 1080p screen resolution. Ask the user what applications they use, he/she might have issues with 4k resolution and high DPI scaling. I'm progressing to smaller laptops. I've gone from the m6700, to...

Wonderful! We speak the same language! As a fellow controls engineer our pain is the same! Personally, I love VMs, and while communication issues occur I wouldn't call it a an issue with the host computer. It is typically an issue with configuration settings that hang people up. I've been...

As an engineer myself, the 'engineer' in me says "GET THE XPS/Precision!". I wouldn't say that Apple doesn't support our apps, it's probably more of a case of the apps don't support Apple. After all Apple is a consumer product not really an enterprise product (at least for laptops/desktops), so...

I'm trying to decide between the XPS, Surface Book, and 2016 rMBP. The scaling issues on Windows machines really is holding me back. My current work laptop is a 15" Dell m4800, w/4k display. I love the display, but in Windows 7 you have to adjust the DPI scaling to 200% to make it look right...

The OneDrive folder contents are still 'local' to your computer. So moving your notebook to the OneDrive folder is the same as moving it locally to another folder. If you want it to sync, well OneDrive syncs the content in the OneDrive folder.

Might have to bite too, been waiting for a good deal on a 1TB SSD to upgrade my wife's 2011 Macbook Pro....

Thanks! I've been wanting to build a NAS and this is perfect! Ordered up 6!

Define "connect" to it. I've just purchased a new Dell server with Server2012 Essentials for a work project, and while it is configured for a domain I can US RDP and shared folders from computers that are not attached to the domain. Granted because it's all in development at the moment I am...

Thanks for the responses, this is for an automation network (device-level control) where static IP addresses are the norm and isolation of the devices is ideal. Due to client restrictions things like VLANs, Layer 3 switches and routers are not allowed. So for setting up the devices just wanted...

Ok I have a single network, but want to setup multiple subnets and for management purposes I want my computer to access all 4 subnets. I have multiple switches and am confused on the gateway configuration or if what I want to do is possible. Subnet 1: 192.168.1.x 255.255.255.0 Subnet 2...

No you don't want to run it this way. Search up on ESXi current version is 5.5. You can get this free from VMWare with some limitations. This is hypervisor you should use. This allows you to install ESXi say on a thumbdrive or SD card. You don't need an OS, you don't need Worksation. You...

Dell Precision laptops are the way to go I think . M4800, however you might have to stretch the budget depending on the configuration you want.

Pick up a used Mac Mini off of craigslist or something. Small, quiet, little heat and works pretty well.

Thought I would post an update, finally ordering this server! I had to buy everything from Dell (limits the red-tape) and the boss wanted some "upgrades". Ended up going with the Dell T-420. The primary reason for the T-420 was that I couldn't use hot-swap drives. Per suggestions I...

Doesn't matter. In your OP you said the SOURCE of your Win XP VM was the .VHD specially used for "Windows XP Mode", which I interpret as the "Windows XP Mode" download which is available fro Microsoft and intended for Windows 7 Pro. With that said, while it's intended for Virtual PC to run the...

Really doesn't matter what he used, the license to run "XP Mode"is a function of Windows 7 Pro licensing. Windows 8 does not include this feature, therefore the "XP Mode" and subsequent license should be considered invalid. VMWare detects "XP Mode" and allows only a single instance to run at...

To my knowledge Windows 8 does not support "XP Mode" hence the reason he is getting prompted for the license. The OP would need to run a Windows 7 VM (which will need a license), then it might be possible to run a nested XP mode VM? Never done it, but a thought if they need XP. Otherwise...

I would love do have a setup like this, however I know our department isn't ready for that, it would be great to have for a project that requires us to supply HA/Fail over but those don't come around that often 1-2, ever couple of years. Plus, I would assume you would only be able to do...

There doesn't seem to be a big price difference between the T320 and T620. Any opinions on CPU selection? I have no idea what I should consider.

Guys - I'm looking at purchasing a server for our department to be an ESXi host. We develop applications for Industrial Automation, and our systems are growing in complexity. We need something to run multiple virtual machines for development and test out. Because this is a lab a local data...

It is humorous to me, I just got a call last week asking me to renew. I will await to see if they call again, I'm due to renew July 19.

I've been using it to keep myself educated for my career. I do industrial automation and we are involved in servers, visualization and all that now. Lately I have been reveriting to using the trial edition of the software, and re-arm the trail when it expires. Works for what need I guess...

Got an the email today. Discontinued as of August 31, 2013. Kinda blows, thoughts? I can't justify the MSDN cost...ugh.

If just using at home, Player pretty much does all you need if you are just dabbing into VMs. If you are doing more, or using it at work then Workstation is the way to go (licensing in a commercial setting). Workstation I sometimes use snapshots, but I am always using the virtual network...

I used to use winsplit revolution when I was running XP, thought it was great and adds features. Haven't used in in a while so not sure of it's compatibility with Windows 7/8. http://www.winsplit-revolution.com/home

Just picked up a used Macbook pro for $1K a week ago. Early 2011, with thunderbolt 15" with the anti-glare screen. I think it's great, it was for the Fiance but I thought a great deal at that price.

+1 On the Dell m6600. I have one as my work laptop. All decked out, i7-2920XM @2.5GHz 17" Screen 1920x1080 16 GB Ram 256 SSD 512 SSD (Second drive bay) Not sure which video card... Connectivity: 2 - USB 3.0 Ports 2 - USB 2.0 Port 1 - USB/eSata port 1 - 1394 Firewire 1 - Express...

I've been running Windows 8 Virtual Image for a couple of months now for a few reasons: 1 - Our corporate IT jumps at anything new, they did with Vista and will do it with Windows 8. I predict it will be rolled out by the end of they year so I want a jump-start to learn in. 2 - Hyper-v is a...

I've been trying to use it in a virtual environment because our company tends to jump to the latest and greatest right away, so I know I'll be running Windows 8 at work by the end of the year. I am surprised, but I like it. I have no need for the metro apps, and no need for the start screen...

I respectfully disagree. This is all happening on my work issued laptop, so going as far as adding a second hard drive and dual booting certainly will be frowned upon by the IT department. However it would solve the wireless issue I have, yet is a solution I cannot use.

Wondering if anyone has had success running Windows 8 using VMWare Workstation and using a network adapter bridged to a host wireless connection. Seems to be a problem with Windows 8. Windows XP virtual machines don't have any issue so I'm amazed that Windows 8 has a problem. I need to...

Well hot damn think I'm going to bite! Been wanting to replace my 128 GB Plextor PX-M2P, need more space. This will serve as the second drive on my dell m6600 laptop. I run 4-5 VMs at the same time and need more storage space for the VMs I may run/test. Performance of the SDD is so much...

I operate in a similar fashion and I'm finding the same frustrations you are. I've only been playing with Windows 8 for a few days now on my desktop PC but I've been using Windows Phone 7 for just over a year now so I'm very familiar with "Metro". With Windows 8 I feel like I'm operating my...

Glad I was able to give you a partial answer to your original post. Just a note, the command I gave is for windows XP, if you are RDPing into Windows 7 there is a slight variation: "tscon.exe 1 /dest:console "

For the RDP lockout you can do this when you "log off" of your RDP session run the command "tscon.exe 0 /dest:console" This will log your RDP session off, and automatically log on the local session. I use this all the time when doing remote support through RDP. Granted they still can't...

There is a lot of discussion regarding MONITORS and the various resolutions, and in that aspect if I can get a 27" monitor at 2560 x 1440, I would take it! BUT, I build custom Industrial Automation applications, so a LAPTOP is a must for me. My work laptop is a 2-3 year old 15.4" Dell M4300...

16:10 all the way! Dreading my new work laptop that will not be 16:10. Loved 1920x1200 on a 15.4" screen! Laptops are for entertainment not productivity, so watching movies in he resolutions trump all *marketing brainwash.

I have a side project at work which I am trying improve a strategy behind an excel spreadsheet we use for projects. This spreadsheet is used to generate other file types we need for various software we use for the project (.csv files, .sql files xml files...etc). This makes us extremely...

Well right now I am trying close close on a house, was suppose to be this week, hopefully next at the latest but I won't build this until that is sorted out. So I guess I can't give a better timeline. Are there hardware updates on the horizon? It so I am not opposed to holding off...