Mobile lab

rockstar81

Thinking of getting a laptop to do some labbing while out and about - does anyone here any recommendations? I am toying with a mac book pro (16gb ram, 512gb ssd pci-e)

d4nz1g

Depends on which technologies you deal with.
For example, GNS3 you would need to worry more about with the processor rather than memory/ssd storage

nachodba

I am using an Alienware 14 with 16 GB Ram, 80GB SSD and 1TB 7200 RPM HDD. I just recently upgraded to Windows 8 and I am using VMware Workstation 9 for my VMs. I, too, was looking at a mac book pro, however I wasn't quite ready to make the OS Switch yet.

gc8dc95

i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD for my laptop. I have used it to run GNS3 and VM labs. Works great.

Asif Dasl

Using a Asus G750JM here... dual drive bays, 32GB max RAM, 3 monitor support, 4K support, Windows 8.1, entry-level gaming laptop... You'd need strong arms to carry it hence the purchase of a Asus ROG Shuttle Backpack. You didn't say what you are using it for so I assume the use of VirtualBox/VMware Workstation which my laptop handles with ease.

NightShade03

Grab a Mac Mini and max it out. Should handle everything you need easily. Works as a nice portable option and plugs in almost anywhere.