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11/26/2005 12:20:56 PM · #1 |
I'm looking into buying a laptop and need some feedback before I venture out. Wihtout considering cost for the moment, what's the best laptop to work with for predominately photography based work? I
would say speed, visual clarity and screen size are important
factors that I need to consider. What about external dual-monitor capabiity? Will I want a laptop with a video card and
connection that will allow me to run an extended desktop so I
can use both screens simultaneously as one larger workspace? Any feedback would be appreciated.
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11/26/2005 12:24:19 PM · #2 |
Go Apple! I have a iBook g4 and I love it! I do most of my photoshop ect on it and the clarity of the monitor is great. It's neat enough to carry round and I have no trouble with it.
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11/26/2005 12:33:52 PM · #3 |
| second that I have a G4 Powerbook, and always hated Mac's until I broke down and got one to try it, now I love it!!! So simple and clear!! |
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11/26/2005 12:54:02 PM · #4 |
I am a die hard windows junkie but recently I tried a apple laptop designed creative work and that think is just amazing.
Very fast when using Photoshop compared to a windows machine with the same amount of ram. The monitor doesnt have to be calibrated.
I would advise get the G4 but dont bother with a small screen go large and just enjoy the capabilities.
as for ther dual space video its very hard to use with a laptop and monitor as the elevations of each and the way you look at the image changes. For dual monitor your best bet is 2 monitors that can be angled to get the best overall working space.
LCD projector is the way to go if you want large workspace as you can do edits but review at the same time on laptop.
Message edited by author 2005-11-26 12:57:15. |
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11/26/2005 01:19:42 PM · #5 |
I've recently upgraded myself, without going in the mac direction - I was sorely tempted, but I really think you get about the same bangs per buck whichever platform you go with. A couple of thoughts though:
Get a hi-res screen (I have 1680x1050). It just allows you to deal with so much more stuff. Second monitor capability is useful - I can proof stuff for other screens and resolutions very easily, and of course desktop space is so much more manageable.
If you're going to use it on the road often, get a second battery. One can spend so long hanging around in airports, or on planes/trains, and it's amazing how much work one can get done.
And load it up as much as you can. 1 Gb RAM - I've no idea how anything ever got finished before, good vid card.
I've not had to calibrate this one - everything still looks as it did, prints still work. I really rather think that TFT screens now have reached a pitch that they're no,longer an issue.
The only difficulty I have is prepping shots for here: 640x640 is such a small image! Without the additionala screen I need a magnifying glass to check detail and sharpness for the voters.
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11/26/2005 01:38:44 PM · #6 |
| im not sure on the specifications they have, but if you're going in the windows direction you might consider a gaming specific laptop. they will have better processors and graphics cards (maybe an increased monitor resolution?) :) |
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11/26/2005 01:54:00 PM · #7 |
| I have a IBM think pad andI like it alot. I have tryed apple and Ilike it alot better. When the IBM goes out I will probably go with apple. |
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11/26/2005 02:09:27 PM · #8 |
May I suggest the ENVY
hehehe, lord that is a sweet rig.
it's $4000 (base price even), but you can get dual internal HD's and a 3.2GHz processor, and it comes in 11 colors, I think you'd look good in powder pink. hehehe. Native 1900x1200 on a 17" WUXGA screen. ::DROOL::
Most laptops now have DVI out capability, so I wouldnt worry about that.
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11/26/2005 02:13:00 PM · #9 |
I'm looking at Dell XPS M140. I have to be windows because I have to access my work PC and program in .NET.
One of the cool things is that you can play DVDs and listen to music without loading windows. Can't wait to get it!!!
Nick
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11/26/2005 02:17:18 PM · #10 |
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11/26/2005 02:45:21 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Nikolai1024:
I'm looking at Dell XPS M140. I have to be windows because I have to access my work PC and program in .NET.
One of the cool things is that you can play DVDs and listen to music without loading windows. Can't wait to get it!!!
Nick |
At work everything is done in Windows. I use a Mac and create a windows session with VPC. Works very well and gives me that advantages of both platforms. Also VPC is great for those Windows only online poker sites :-)
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11/26/2005 02:52:04 PM · #12 |
I just bought an ibook (14.5")around a month or two back but I don't think the res (1024x768)is nearly large enough to do any serious editing. Depending on the screen angle and the ambient light I find it hard to get an exact fix on the brightness and contrast.
The Powerbook G4, 15" is more like it but it'll cost you.
(Specs:15.2-inch (diagonal), 1440 x 960 resolution, TFT widescreen).It's an amzing machine.
This is my first Mac and I like it. I still use PC at home and work. Microsofts bizarre quirks and virus prone operating systems was enough for me to make a switch.
Message edited by author 2005-11-26 14:53:44. |
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