Need new laptop
Sep 6, 2016 08:05:18 #
markngolf wrote:
I have a desktop and an ASUS laptop configured the same as my desktop. SSD, i7 with 16 GB RAM. It runs LR & Photoshop CC, Elements 11 and a myriad of other programs such as ProShow Gold. I purchased it at B&H about 1.5 yrs. ago. At the time, it is was around $1200. I'm sure it would be less today. I mainly use it when away from home. If you have the room, I recommend a desktop rather than a laptop. You get much more bang for the buck.
Mark
Mark
I have been banished from the desktop! Hubby trades commodities and needs instant access. Not worth the conflict. Lol
Besides, my recliner is much more comfortable!
Sep 6, 2016 08:11:25 #
LolaPL wrote:
Too expensive and I don' want to have to learn a whole new system!
Those are valid points. Good luck.
Sep 6, 2016 08:21:06 #
Retina
Loc: Near Charleston,SC
Depending on what you do with the next computer, consider a laptop with a docking option to make use of external monitors, storage, keyboard, etc. You will have essentially a full desktop but portable when you need it. The Dell E series of laptops have inexpensive, versatile docks and decent performance using i5 or i7 processors. From the sound of it, this would do what you need. An SSD is good for the operating system and applications, but try not to load it with data or go above 50% of its capacity to be safe as they start to get slow when getting near full. External storage using USB3 or eSATA is plenty fast and certainly not expensive. I gather budget is an issue or you would be using a Mac by now. I hear they are great for working with media.
Sep 6, 2016 08:34:44 #
LolaPL wrote:
Thanks for your info. It's a fine line between a screen size large enough to see well but small enough to take on trips.
Agreed, I bought my 17" thinking I could travel with it, too big, to heavy, ended up buying a smaller Toshiba, which now gets most of the use, not as fast but even runs my DPP and PSP processing programs so it's doable.
Sep 6, 2016 08:52:14 #
If you buy at COSTCO they add a extra year warranty, and their support is great.
Jim
Jim
Sep 6, 2016 09:04:26 #
Sep 6, 2016 09:05:04 #
When I was working (computer tech) I recommended and purchased a lot of Toshiba's for my customers. From my experience they tended to hold up better than anything on the market at the time. Personally I use a Vaio Canvas. It's only a 13" screen so that may be a down side for you but this machine is designed from the ground up to be used by photographers and artists. I use it to do a lot of my post processing as I can sit it on my lap and use it like a tablet with the use of a specialized stylus. Extremely fast. It boots up in less than 5 seconds and bring up programs and renders pictures very quickly, minimal waiting.
Sep 6, 2016 09:30:17 #
LolaPL wrote:
I have no clue about how to do that, but thanks anyway!
Fairly easy. I did that with my MacBook Pro. Not only is it faster, but I don't have to worry about a hard drive getting damaged from movement while the computer is working.
https://www.google.com/search?q=swap+hard+drive+in+dell+laptop
Sep 6, 2016 09:49:23 #
As the owner and worker of a Computer repair business, I'd like to chime in. Personally I run a Lenova G55? Laptop with an i5 processor and 8 GIGS of ram. I use it for editing with out any problems. I run the latest version of light room with ease. It does have a SSD. Even with a regular mechanical drive it ran great. I fix a ton of Dell, Acer and HP products for broken hinges which usually lead to cracked hinge mounts in the case. The Lenova it a quality product that runs around 650.00... it is 3 years old and I have no doubt it will last another 3. Toshiba's are not as problematic as the ladder. still more so than the Lenova. I very rarely have one come in for any other issue except viruses or slow operation which is easily fixed. This is my opinion. Good luck with your choice.
Sep 6, 2016 09:50:10 #
LolaPL wrote:
Mine is marching to a different drummer, Jack. It's failing on the right hinge!
Perhaps we can cobble up a good one?
Sep 6, 2016 09:54:59 #
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Sep 6, 2016 09:55:09 #
I personally would look at a used "business class laptop"...they are built with better components are rugged and last longer. I would also look for Win 7 Pro.
I personally have a Dell Latitude E6430 I7, and old IBM/Lenovo Think Pad plus an Apple iMac. If you build a quality machine with the same quality components as Apple, they will cost approximately the same. I do not buy low end "consumer grade" items that only last a few years. For instance,my Think Pad is 10 years old and running strong! I know some of you will not like this, but, I do not subscribe to...buy the newest cheap, use it for a short time and the throw it away and buy something newer.
By the way, I have an XP machine running strong as well...sorry for the rant.
I personally have a Dell Latitude E6430 I7, and old IBM/Lenovo Think Pad plus an Apple iMac. If you build a quality machine with the same quality components as Apple, they will cost approximately the same. I do not buy low end "consumer grade" items that only last a few years. For instance,my Think Pad is 10 years old and running strong! I know some of you will not like this, but, I do not subscribe to...buy the newest cheap, use it for a short time and the throw it away and buy something newer.
By the way, I have an XP machine running strong as well...sorry for the rant.
Sep 6, 2016 09:58:12 #
HP has a 15.6 with I5 ug (4 core) with 1 tb 7200 rpm hhd, a 128 ssd M2.5, nvidia card. Check it out.
Sep 6, 2016 10:24:09 #
Peterff wrote:
I keep all my data files on separate disks from my system disks, and I ran out of space on a 256GB SSD as a system disk. A 512GB SSD as a system disk has plenty of head room so far, so I wouldn't skimp on disk space unless you have to. SSDs are faster, but they're not really necessary unless you are really pushing the boundaries. Running out of capacity is a bigger concern.
If you were using your 256GB SSD as ONLY a system drive, you would never have run out of space. Windows 10 will install and run fine in 16GB of hard drive space for the 32-bit version, and 20-GB of hard drive space for the 64 bit version.
Sep 6, 2016 10:33:34 #
I understand. I guess you need Hubby!! LOL
Mark
Mark
LolaPL wrote:
I have been banished from the desktop! Hubby trades commodities and needs instant access. Not worth the conflict. Lol
Besides, my recliner is much more comfortable!
Besides, my recliner is much more comfortable!
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