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08/06/2005 12:39:08 PM · #26 |
Robert,
What is a greater concern to your sister? Power or mobility?
I'd say my responses to your question (without knowing the answer to mine) would be:
Sony VAIO
Dell
Apple |
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08/06/2005 12:39:18 PM · #27 |
| I have a sony vaio as well, I couldn't be more happy with it. |
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08/06/2005 01:25:38 PM · #28 |
We have a mid-range Acer model - I wanted lightweight/ thin/ portable but wasn't willing to pay huge wonga for it so we compromised a touch on weight.
It runs PS7 with no problems at all - I don't know if later versions require more oomph to run as well or whether it's much of a muchness.
Pete can let you know model if required but I'd imagine she'd opt for larger screen size since she's not going to be carrying it around much in a backpack but driving.
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08/06/2005 01:50:20 PM · #29 |
I'm a Macintosh guy, so I would recomend the 17" Apple Powerbook Superdrive. It's a great laptop, thats what I'm using right now
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08/06/2005 01:52:29 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by SCI 009:
I'm a Macintosh guy, so I would recomend the 17" Apple Powerbook Superdrive. It's a great laptop, thats what I'm using right now |
I'm really thinking about one of these, myself. I'm a long-term PC guy (only because I used to fix them for a living), but I have enough friends telling me that the Apples have little to no downtime, that I'm considering switching. Not sure about the 17", but either it or the 15 seem pretty nice.
The only downside is the idea of buying a second copy of Photoshop. Wonder if Adobe would have mercy and let me port my serial over? No, I don't think so. |
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08/06/2005 02:05:03 PM · #31 |
I have Dell Inspiron 600m that has served me fairly well for travelling. The only thing I don't like about it is the screen has the smallest viewing angle known to man (not so good for photo editing). It runs well (can handle photoshop), seems pretty durable (it's been dropped at least once or twice), and is a good size (not so compact that it feels like a toy, but still pretty light and portable). If you don't like using touchpads (which virtually every laptop has), you could look for one with a wizard stick (that's what the "pencil eraser mouse" on my old one was called), but I found that even harder to use than the touchpad. What I have is a wireless USB mouse that's designed for laptop use, so it's a little more compact than normal mice, but works just as well and fits nicely in the laptop's case (it's even got it's own little zipper pouch with a pocket for the USB reciever). It's made by Logitech, and I really like it. I use it all the time, often even if I'm not sitting at a table or desk. If I'm sitting on a couch or something I'll sometimes put a hard cover book next to me and use the mouse on that.
Message edited by author 2005-08-06 14:09:20. |
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08/06/2005 02:30:32 PM · #32 |
If you want the very latest and greatest then you need to check out...
//www.alienware.com
and then you need to check out
//www.sagernotebook.com for the same stuff cheaper ;-)
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08/06/2005 02:36:28 PM · #33 |
I recommend IBM Thinkpads, if you aren't looking at Mac. I've been using Thinkpads for years now and I have never had a problem with them. I even have an old 600X that my two year old uses for games and it takes a beating and still works fine.
I just got my new T42 and love it. Light and thin, nice display, built-in wireless, both a touchpad & trackpoint.
If you need a little more performance look at the "p" series (i.e. T42p).
Message edited by author 2005-08-06 14:38:26.
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08/06/2005 02:51:39 PM · #34 |
| I'm pretty high on Dells these days. I have bought 4 in the last year (work & family), and all have performed well. |
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08/06/2005 02:58:50 PM · #35 |
| Laptops You Love -- current reviews at cNet.com. |
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08/06/2005 04:51:02 PM · #36 |
I have a one year old Compaq nc6000 laptop, I think it has been superseded by the 6100 or something like it. Has a 1.6 Pentium M processor and 512MB ram and runs PS without much problem. The new one is even cheaper than mine was a year ago!!!
Too bad the built-in card reader reads SD only, but you can get a PCMCIA-to-CF adapter for peanuts these days.
What I find essential is an external mouse, wired or wireless,as you like better. If you plan to do any photo retouching at all, a rubber tip or touch pad mouse will simply not do.
Edit: Make absolutely sure you get a mobile processor, otherwise bateries power will be converted only into heat in the wink of an eye.
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08/06/2005 10:34:02 PM · #37 |
I recommend anything but Compaq. Compaq used to be a top brand in computers, but the quality has gone down considerably. The current Compaq laptop we own gets so hot that you have to put it on a tray to keep from burning your legs. Their response is that it's normal for them to get "warm". Also the screen broke where you couldn't even close it. It got repaired, but it still isn't the best.
My brother, however, uses a Dell laptop for his web programming business, and loves it. He's had no trouble with it after about a year, maybe a year and a half.
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