What is a good laptop for editing photos
Oct 12, 2020 11:31:41 #
Yakybird wrote:
ThinkPad T490
Part Number: 20N2003NUS
Web Price:$999.00$899.00
I am leaning towards this one by Lenovo. As for a cd burner, I can always buy one and plug it into a laptop. Does anyone have this model. If so, how do you like it. Thanks again, Sandy W.
Part Number: 20N2003NUS
Web Price:$999.00$899.00
I am leaning towards this one by Lenovo. As for a cd burner, I can always buy one and plug it into a laptop. Does anyone have this model. If so, how do you like it. Thanks again, Sandy W.
There are a couple of things I would upgrade on this computer for photo processing. I would want 16 GB. It says "8 gb soldered." Does this mean you cannot increase the amount of RAM? If so, this one would be a nonstarter for me. I really think you need 16 GB minimum to do intensive picture editing. The other is this particular version has only a 256 GB SSD. I would go for at least 512 GB. Pictures will quickly fill up a 256 GB drive.
Oct 12, 2020 12:20:46 #
Mine is eight years old ($600), it works for me still.
Just bought one for my wife, $700. (Win 10, she does no editing.)
I don't need a gee-whiz-bang laptop (or desktop- $600, eight years old).
So some operations may take a second or three on my systems. It doesn't bother me.
All my software works on them (Win 7).
I just get decent memory and storage when I purchase them.
(Upset I can't get Toshiba laptops anymore.)
Just bought one for my wife, $700. (Win 10, she does no editing.)
I don't need a gee-whiz-bang laptop (or desktop- $600, eight years old).
So some operations may take a second or three on my systems. It doesn't bother me.
All my software works on them (Win 7).
I just get decent memory and storage when I purchase them.
(Upset I can't get Toshiba laptops anymore.)
Oct 12, 2020 13:57:18 #
Longshadow wrote:
Mine is eight years old ($600), it works for me still.
Just bought one for my wife, $700. (Win 10, she does no editing.)
I don't need a gee-whiz-bang laptop (or desktop- $600, eight years old).
So some operations may take a second or three on my systems. It doesn't bother me.
All my software works on them (Win 7).
I just get decent memory and storage when I purchase them.
(Upset I can't get Toshiba laptops anymore.)
Just bought one for my wife, $700. (Win 10, she does no editing.)
I don't need a gee-whiz-bang laptop (or desktop- $600, eight years old).
So some operations may take a second or three on my systems. It doesn't bother me.
All my software works on them (Win 7).
I just get decent memory and storage when I purchase them.
(Upset I can't get Toshiba laptops anymore.)
Mine is seven years old (Dell laptop) and runs fine. I have upgraded RAM (to 16 GB) and put in a 512 SSD. The problem is that I could not upgrade to Win. 10 and therefore running 8.1. The new versions of Lightroom and Photoshop Elements will not run on 8.1. The other problems you must be having with Win 7 is that Microsoft support for that version has ended. It ends for 8.1 in January 2023. The main problem is that there are no security updates once support ends. IMHO you run some real risks in using an OS past its support date.
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Oct 12, 2020 15:19:29 #
sabfish wrote:
Mine is seven years old (Dell laptop) and runs fin... (show quote)
My desktop has 8 Gb of RAM and the laptop 4 Gb. Neither has an SSD.
Since my current editors (versions) meet my needs, I don't keep upgrading them to the latest and greatest. I had one that was over seven years old before I upgraded the version. I went from Elements v7 to v14. Guess I'll be keeping that and Elements 2019. However, I did have two applications that I usually keep current that finally forced me to Win 7 from XP because I deemed the changes important.
Well see how those two apps change in the future. Maybe I won't keep them current either if what I have continues to meet my needs. If my needs change, then I will revisit the situation.
The security risks/invasions will be moving to Win 10 since that is becoming the most prevalent OS.
Invaders will no longer be targeting the older operating systems as those systems are reducing in numbers. They are not interested in getting into 5-15% of the PCs. They will go for the biggest bang for their buck, the most prevalent OS.
I'm still using Quicken 2007, Word/Excel 2003, ...
and the HTML editor I use (I hand code my website and one other.) is from 1998. It hasn't been supported for YEARS, but it was written very well.
But, to each his own, eh?
Oct 12, 2020 15:20:46 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Laptops are generally don't have the same kind of processing power as desktops but many are more than powerful enough for photo editing. ...
Oct 13, 2020 05:38:25 #
robertcbyrd
Loc: 28754
I can vouch for gaming laptops for value and speed. Dedicated (discrete) graphics is a must.
I own 2 MSI machines and a Lenovo Legion and all process RAW files with aplomb. They boot from cold in about 10 seconds because they have SSD's in them.
You can find them used in good condition, but beware and know who you are dealing with. It also helps to have a reliable hardware repair person handy in all cases.
I own 2 MSI machines and a Lenovo Legion and all process RAW files with aplomb. They boot from cold in about 10 seconds because they have SSD's in them.
You can find them used in good condition, but beware and know who you are dealing with. It also helps to have a reliable hardware repair person handy in all cases.
Oct 13, 2020 06:52:21 #
I also require a built-in DVD drive; that narrows it down a lot! HP with a 17inch screen was the only one that checked all the boxes for me 3 years ago, so that's what I got.
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Oct 13, 2020 07:21:21 #
sabfish wrote:
There are a couple of things I would upgrade on this computer for photo processing. I would want 16 GB. It says "8 gb soldered." Does this mean you cannot increase the amount of RAM? If so, this one would be a nonstarter for me. I really think you need 16 GB minimum to do intensive picture editing. The other is this particular version has only a 256 GB SSD. I would go for at least 512 GB. Pictures will quickly fill up a 256 GB drive.
Yup...soldered means...that's it.
Always find a laptop that is expandable with RAM...getting harder to find though.
My Asus is competent and easily upgraded it from 16 to 32GB memory. Also has an open slot for an additional ssd drive.
Oct 13, 2020 07:40:25 #
Well I have a 15in HP Spectra. Great resolution but will hurt your bank account. Still a $1000 less than a Mac Pro.
Oct 13, 2020 08:04:31 #
ejpeters
Loc: New Jersey, USA
IN 2017 I bought a laptop to use when I travel. I have an XPS15 with a GeForce video card, 16GB memory which can be upgraded to 32. I have a 512GB Solid State drive and use a 4GB external drive for my photographs. It ran about $1500 and was well worth it.
You need at least 512GB if you are using it for a primary drive. If I was purchasing this now I would have had at least a 1TB Solid State Drive.
I use this for travel, but when I am at home I connect it to a monitor to work on my photographs or use my desktop computer.
You need at least 512GB if you are using it for a primary drive. If I was purchasing this now I would have had at least a 1TB Solid State Drive.
I use this for travel, but when I am at home I connect it to a monitor to work on my photographs or use my desktop computer.
Oct 13, 2020 08:17:46 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Yakybird wrote:
I currently have a Canon EOS 90D along with some Canon lens & Tamron lens. I am using my Samsung Note 20 ultra when editing. I am shopping for a laptop that won't break the bank. I have been doing some research on a couple of HP laptops. I am not an Apple person. Any recommendations. Thanks again, Sandy W.
I use photoshop and lightroom on my very inexpensive Lenovo ideapad 330s. Works great, never a problem yet.
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Oct 13, 2020 08:26:04 #
Yakybird wrote:
No higher then $1,000. I also want enough USB connections and a cd/dvd drive.
You can purchase the laptop of your dreams even if it only has one USB port for you can purchase a USB hub, which will allow you to attach more than one USB device simultaneously.
Not necessarily recommending any of these, just showing for illustrative purposes.
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Oct 13, 2020 08:35:17 #
I use a desktop for serious work, but this one is worth a look. I just ordered one, and so did a friend. It's an amazing package for the price. I ordered a similar one a couple of days ago, but it cost $20 more, has a slower processor and no HDD, although it does have a 256GB SSD. When that arrives tomorrow, I'm returning it to the Staples store - unopened. The one below even has a backlit keyboard.
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Oct 13, 2020 08:48:35 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
I believe all laptops can do editing but the laptops will need what ever software you chose.
Those of us who use Apple will like Apple and also true of users of every brand of equipment.
And some who had a problem with a brand will tell you not to use that brand.
Those of us who use Apple will like Apple and also true of users of every brand of equipment.
And some who had a problem with a brand will tell you not to use that brand.
Oct 13, 2020 09:24:19 #
Picture Taker wrote:
I believe all laptops can do editing but the laptops will need what ever software you chose.
Those of us who use Apple will like Apple and also true of users of every brand of equipment.
And some who had a problem with a brand will tell you not to use that brand.
Those of us who use Apple will like Apple and also true of users of every brand of equipment.
And some who had a problem with a brand will tell you not to use that brand.
(Yup, I just get a computer.....)
Ease of keyboard use, number keypad, backlit keyboard among other things.
Distresses that the new ones don't have a CD...
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