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Sep 9, 2012 11:27:30   #
Photog
 
I have been shooting for some 40 years and day in, day out there is no better machine than my MacBook Pro laptop with a17" screen, 8 gb of ram and a 750 GB hard drive. Pricey, yes, but the performance is superb. I also use a 13" MacBook Pro on short trips also with 8 GB of Ram and a smaller 500 GB hard drive. 80 percent of the top shooters I know, including commercial types, use Apple computers to process photos. that sends a message if one can afford the price tag.

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Sep 9, 2012 11:34:57   #
Birdog9999 Loc: New Jersey
 
PC world has a good article on the new Ultraportable Laptops. It's in this months issue.

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Sep 9, 2012 12:14:16   #
bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA
 
On the PC side, Adobe likes to see Windwos 7 64bit, the latest i7, lots of RAM, a 7200 rpm HDD, a graphics card and, maybe, a SSD. In the PC world, those can be called "workstations" like the HP EliteBook 8770. Other computer companies using those components call them "gamer" machines.

I've been shopping, but the price is high.

Bill

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Sep 9, 2012 13:46:42   #
proteus1 Loc: NEVADA
 
Last fall I came to the conclusion that what I needed was a new laptop, since I'm running both CS6 ext and Lightroom 4.x I was looking for a fast machine. Looked at a whole bunch and came up with two machines that will almost fill my needs, the Mac book pro and a ASUS gaming machine, since the Mac book pro would not/could not handle some of my software, it was the ASUS hands down.(It has a 24 month warranty also)

The ASUS is running the Inter core i7-2670qm, @2.2GHz that will boost to 3.4Ghz, I have 16GB ram, it is equipped with 2 disk drives one 254 GB SSD and one 700GB HHD. The monitor is 18 inch with Nvida 750G + 160G, it is 3D capable. I'm running Windows 7 64bit pro. The OOD is 4X BLU-RAY...

I have upgraded the SSD to It's current size.

I'm running a 3TB external WD connected via a USB.

This is a VERY fast machine and I love it.


WALT

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Sep 9, 2012 14:39:48   #
oldmalky Loc: West Midlands,England.
 
We all know MacBook Pro is a fine machine and my better half wanted one i told her to get a refurbished which she did saving herself approx £500,her view of the machine excellent with a battery that runs all day (been running all day still 50% remaining)

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Sep 9, 2012 17:37:10   #
bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA
 
proteus1 wrote:
...... it was the ASUS hands down.(It has a 24 month warranty also)

The ASUS is running the Inter core i7-2670qm, @2.2GHz that will boost to 3.4Ghz, I have 16GB ram, it is equipped with 2 disk drives one 254 GB SSD and one 700GB HHD. The monitor is 18 inch with Nvida 750G + 160G, it is 3D capable. I'm running Windows 7 64bit pro. The OOD is 4X BLU-RAY...

Walt,

Can you post a model number?

Thanks.

Bill

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Sep 9, 2012 19:20:33   #
proteus1 Loc: NEVADA
 
Model Number for my ASUS G74S - - -

http://usa.asus.com/Notebooks/Gaming_Powerhouse/G75VW/

The ASUS G75VW I think replaces the one I have.

The above lik will get you there. I purchased my machine from Tiger Direct...

The cooling on these machines is the best bar none..

WALT

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Sep 9, 2012 19:28:11   #
slickrock Loc: jacksonville
 
Graham1949 wrote:
Hi everyone, I'm hoping I can get some good advice here on UHP because I need help. I'm ready (at least I think I am) to move up a level in my photography and have thought of purchasing Photoshop CS6 (I use Photoshop Elements 10 now) plus a new, more powerful laptop. Is there a general standard laptop, a semi or pro photographer uses? My main concern is the sort of processor and amount of RAM required to operate the various programs I have and obviously give me the best performance.
Cost is also a deciding factor but am prepared to make a sacrifice for the right kit. Any ideas friends? Thank you, Graham.
Hi everyone, I'm hoping I can get some good advice... (show quote)


MBP > http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/accessories/macbook_pro_retina.shtml

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Sep 9, 2012 20:58:17   #
pinkycat Loc: The Garden State
 
I had a laptop that just wasn't cutting it. So I recently upgraded to a Toshiba Satellite with a Quad Core Processor. And a 17.3" screen. So far no problems running PSP X4 and PSE10. Quick response. I'm very happy with it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toshiba-Satellite-L775D-S7340-17-3-Quad-Core-6GB-640GB-HDMI-Webcam-Blu-Ray-Win7-/150676466830?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item2315046c8e

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Sep 9, 2012 21:05:19   #
Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago
 
MT Shooter wrote:
Having just bought PS CS6 it was painfully obvious that my old HP Pentium IV laptop was far from adequate to run it. I shopped around and ended up buyint a Toshiba Satellite S855-S5254 with a Core I7 processor, Windows 7 64 bit, 8GB RAM and a 750 GB hard drive. It also has 2 USB 3.0 ports for my external hard drives. It is doing a wonderful job with CS 6 and has HDMI output to connect to my Samsung 24" monitor at home. Price was $679 at Office Depot and that seemed like a bargain compared to comparable laptops that I had looked at.
Having just bought PS CS6 it was painfully obvious... (show quote)


Thats a steal for a Core I7 machine. Good Job

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Sep 9, 2012 23:13:54   #
hangman45 Loc: Hueytown Alabama
 
I know Mac is the best for photo and graphics but I want to know what everyone is doing to their PC's to cause blue screens of death. I have been building and maintaining PC's since I built my first back when the fastest processors were in the low double digits 33mhz and I have had no problems with BSOD since I got rid of Vista and Viruses have not been a problem for years a good virus program and a little common sense is all that it takes to keep a PC running right.

CS6 recommends at least 8 gig memory to run 64bit and 4 gig for the 32bit that is bare minimum the more memory the better.

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Sep 10, 2012 10:37:47   #
bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA
 
proteus1 wrote:
Model Number for my ASUS G74S - - -

http://usa.asus.com/Notebooks/Gaming_Powerhouse/G75VW/

The ASUS G75VW I think replaces the one I have.

The above lik will get you there. I purchased my machine from Tiger Direct...

The cooling on these machines is the best bar none..

WALT

There seems to be multiple models of the G75VW. The one I like has an SSD and 16 GB Ram. It is the ASUS Republic of Gamers G75VW-DS72. (At B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/855850-REG/ASUS_G75VW_DS72_Republic_of_Gamers_G75VW_DS72.html)

Bill

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Sep 10, 2012 12:23:29   #
proteus1 Loc: NEVADA
 
bsprague wrote:
proteus1 wrote:
Model Number for my ASUS G74S - - -

http://usa.asus.com/Notebooks/Gaming_Powerhouse/G75VW/

The ASUS G75VW I think replaces the one I have.

The above lik will get you there. I purchased my machine from Tiger Direct...

The cooling on these machines is the best bar none..

WALT

There seems to be multiple models of the G75VW. The one I like has an SSD and 16 GB Ram. It is the ASUS Republic of Gamers G75VW-DS72. (At B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/855850-REG/ASUS_G75VW_DS72_Republic_of_Gamers_G75VW_DS72.html)

Bill
quote=proteus1 Model Number for my ASUS G74S - - ... (show quote)



WOW - - If I was still in the market that would be the machine of my choice. Make sure that your SSD is large enough to handle your OS as well as all of your application programs, that is why I upgraded my SSD as it was not large enough to handle my OS and all of the applications that I wanted to install.

I am presently putting together my list of components for my new desktop that I plan to build. I'm presently running an old XP machine that I built in 2001. It is still doing OK but I can no longer upgrade it as my motherboard will not handle the all of the new high speed gear.

Good luck on your search.


WALT






WALT

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Sep 10, 2012 13:10:22   #
RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas
 
You know that Apples motherboards are Intel required boards so in a sense there's no difference than and x86 board they all use i7, 5, core processors so why the outrageous pricing for a product? I guess Apple thinks it's software is worth the Huge price (My Guess) but hardware is hardware in my opinion, the price should be lower and comparable to x86 icore platforms that use Microsoft software. I'm not saying Apple is not a good product it is but way over priced!

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Sep 10, 2012 13:21:42   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
mawyatt wrote:
I think most of the pros are using Macs. I have stuck with the PC since IBM introduced them way back when. I finally gave in to Apple (well I did have an Apple II before the IBM PC, yes I am that old!!!) and got a new MacBook Pro.

I won't be going back to the PC, wow what a major improvement!! Everything with the MBP just works and works well, no blue screens of death, almost instant wireless access, great battery life, screen is stunning, won't burn your legs like my work Dell, the touch pad is amazing compared to the Dell. It also works with the Apple Thunderbolt display and uses it as a docking station without any issues.

Yes Apple is more $ but worth it IMO, user experience is important and Apple wins the gold medal.

If you are like me and are holding out with the PC, give Apple a try, you'll probably never look back. I don't know why I waiting so long and put up with so much from Microsoft and the PC.
I think most of the pros are using Macs. I have st... (show quote)

What are the specs of your MBP? I'm leaning that way.

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