New computer advice, please.
Apr 24, 2023 09:54:44 #
My laptop is about 8 years old now and LR crashed on it and I lost a lot of photos. Now is the time for a new system. I'm open to a desktop or a laptop with a monitor and keyboard to attach. I'd like capabilities of photo and video editing. I'm a PC user and don't need to break the bank for a system as I'm a hobbyist only. Travel photos, sunsets and grandchildren are my focus. I searched the topic and everything seemed pretty old. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Apr 24, 2023 10:03:21 #
NCMtnMan
Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC
Lots of suggestions in the past with most of them still being appropriate at this time. Not sure what post processing software you will be using, but they are all becoming more dependent on better graphics capabilities, more memory and faster processors. Drive space is really determined by how much photography you will be doing and how you wish to manage and keep things. I spent 30 plus years in the computer business and would recommend that you look at Dell's Outlet store online. I often buy refurbished there because the problems they had have been fixed and are no more, and possibly less likely to have any more than a new system. Dell usually sells them with the exact same warranty as a new unit and it is normally a one year next day on-site repair for any hardware. You can add more years and accidental damage coverage for not a lot more money if you desire. I have found their warranty service to be quite good. Buy more system than you think you need so you can grow into it as time goes by instead of growing out of it.
Apr 24, 2023 10:05:26 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
For just an 'ordinary' laptop, your best bet may be Costco. They have good prices and good customer service. They have the same quality tech support as Bestbuy does...
Apr 24, 2023 10:06:26 #
Did the catalog just loose track of the photos?
I can't imagine LR deleting any photos or photo directories.
I can't imagine LR deleting any photos or photo directories.
Apr 24, 2023 10:07:09 #
Really consider getting a Mac. Most all of the pro photographer and Lightroom photographers use them. See which computers have the highest customer satisfaction ratings.
Apr 24, 2023 10:09:24 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
Mac's are good, if your not at all computer literate, but they are not the best value for your money. My son worked for years as a Mac tech, and most of the senior techs had PC's at home as well as Macs.
Apr 24, 2023 10:25:56 #
What great advice! I would never have thought to do that. I have had Dell in the past and it worked quite well. I agree on buying more than you think you will need. Thanks so much!
Apr 24, 2023 10:30:38 #
Longshadow wrote:
Did the catalog just loose track of the photos?
I can't imagine LR deleting any photos or photo directories.
I can't imagine LR deleting any photos or photo directories.
I lost most everything. I took it to two different computer repair places and asked numerous people for help. No idea what happened. I had at least moved my "good" photos to folders on the hard drive so I didn't lose everything. It has made me really gun shy about using it on this old laptop.
Apr 24, 2023 10:32:28 #
NCMtnMan wrote:
Lots of suggestions in the past with most of them ... (show quote)
See my comment below. I had forgotten how to use this forum. Thanks for the tip.
Apr 24, 2023 10:33:13 #
Dikdik wrote:
For just an 'ordinary' laptop, your best bet may be Costco. They have good prices and good customer service. They have the same quality tech support as Bestbuy does...
Thanks. I'll check them out, for sure!
Apr 24, 2023 10:34:27 #
roger wrote:
Really consider getting a Mac. Most all of the pro photographer and Lightroom photographers use them. See which computers have the highest customer satisfaction ratings.
I have never used a Mac and am really concerned about the learning curve.
Apr 24, 2023 10:37:18 #
gmccaleb1 wrote:
I have never used a Mac and am really concerned about the learning curve.
I've no interest in getting a MAC, no matter how many people rave about them.
I'll stick with Windows.
(I'm not them.
)Apr 24, 2023 10:41:06 #
Just Ducky
Loc: Ohio/Florida
I have used many Apple/Mac devices and have been happy with them although the phrase, “They’re so intuitive!” drives me nuts!
If you are looking at a new Mac and considering one with the M2 chip, be sure you do the research to see if the programs you use can be run on that chip. 🤔😕
If you are looking at a new Mac and considering one with the M2 chip, be sure you do the research to see if the programs you use can be run on that chip. 🤔😕
Apr 24, 2023 10:43:38 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
Longshadow wrote:
I've no interest in getting a MAC, no matter how many people rave about them.
I'll stick with Windows.
(I'm not them. )
I'll stick with Windows.
(I'm not them.
)I'm not into Macs, but they have an 'easy' learning curve, I understand; this is one of the reasons they are so popular. Until the last decade part of their popularity was the quality of their display. PC's didn't come close. I don't like them because I like to tinker with 'toys'. For 30 years all my systems, with the exception of laptops, have been built from parts. You cannot tinker with a Mac, easily.
Apr 24, 2023 10:51:42 #
Dikdik wrote:
I'm not into Macs, but they have an 'easy' learning curve, I understand; this is one of the reasons they are so popular. Until the last decade part of their popularity was the quality of their display. PC's didn't come close. I don't like them because I like to tinker with 'toys'. For 30 years all my systems, with the exception of laptops, have been built from parts. You cannot tinker with a Mac, easily.
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