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04/18/2006 08:30:34 PM · #1 |
I know Macs have brilliant color, tone, contrast, brightness and everything else; but, I have always used PC and I have other PCs in my house that I want this laptop to be 100% compatible with.
I have a very nice Sceptre monitor for my desktop, but I want a laptop with a monitor just as nice. My husband has a Dell Inspiron 9300, but the contrast, brightness and viewing angles are just terrible for photo editing. Also, it's very jagged when viewing web graphics. I am not happy with the viewing quality.
I want a laptop with an amazing monitor for photo editing. I know about all the other specs (ram, hard drive, etc).
What do you recommend for a PC laptop with an unbelievable photo editing monitor? |
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04/18/2006 08:35:10 PM · #2 |
today you don't have to think PC or MAC, you can run Windows on Mac today, so there is no reason not to buy mac, they are just like PC's only look better and work better ;)
with apples latest software, the bootcamp you can install winXP on the mac and use it as a pc, you can have dualboot to so you can switch to mac osX wen you want to use mac software or when you want security that windows can't offer.
so just go and buy the macbook pro, you will NOT be dissapointed :)
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04/18/2006 08:35:56 PM · #3 |
We purchased this one 6 months ago and are extremely happy with it. The monitor is what immediately drew our eye to it. It is gorgeous.
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04/18/2006 08:37:21 PM · #4 |
I use a Dell with the best monitor I could buy at the time ( SXGA). I love this machine. Additoinally when you have a problem, Dell will fix it no questions asked. This is my second Dell. Last weak I had a total meltdown and Dell had a service rep out in 24 hrs to fix it. They replaced my mother board and now I have a new computer. I asked the service rep ( who does not work for Dell but services their machines) who was also a photographer what he would recommend and he said Dell. He said that anytime you buy a lap top buy the warranty. It paid off for my many many many times.
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04/20/2006 06:21:41 PM · #5 |
I have a Dell Inspiron 9300. It is a GREAT machine, but the monitor quality is so low compred to my Spectre. I need a laptop monitor with great viewing angle specs, high brightness and accurate color. The Dell was just too dull, even at high brightness. The viewing angle is so narrow. Help!
Originally posted by dcano:
I use a Dell with the best monitor I could buy at the time ( SXGA). I love this machine. Additoinally when you have a problem, Dell will fix it no questions asked. This is my second Dell. Last weak I had a total meltdown and Dell had a service rep out in 24 hrs to fix it. They replaced my mother board and now I have a new computer. I asked the service rep ( who does not work for Dell but services their machines) who was also a photographer what he would recommend and he said Dell. He said that anytime you buy a lap top buy the warranty. It paid off for my many many many times.
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04/20/2006 06:28:16 PM · #6 |
look at alienware or one of the intel macs (can run windows with bootcamp)
Not the cheapest but they would both be VERY good |
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04/20/2006 07:13:22 PM · #7 |
I have owned laptops by Compaq, IBM, NEC (x3), and Toshiba. My employer has supplied me with a Sony Vaio and a Dell Insperion. The next laptop I buy will be another Toshiba.
A friend of mine is an independent reseller and handles all brands, averaging about a dozen sales a week, both desktop and laptop. He says most of his customers these days are asking for Dell because they think they are good value for the dollar. He is happy to sell them because Dell does all the customer service and tech support, and he doesn't have to back them up; just take the order and deliver a couple of days later. For his own use, and his family's, Jetta is the preferred brand.
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04/20/2006 07:36:39 PM · #8 |
A few months ago I purchased a new Sony Vaio VGN-FS760 and I am very pleased with it. I don't know how the monitor compares to your Sceptre, but I am happy with the way images appear on it to me. I've been editing all my photos on the laptop and have not received any comments that would indicate it is not working.
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04/20/2006 07:57:24 PM · #9 |
| We have Compukes at work, they are the WORST pieces of trash I have ever had the displeasure of using. |
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04/20/2006 07:57:59 PM · #10 |
Fujitsu 8110 or the Fujitsu 7110 with the Crystal View LCD are awesome...At work I have the 7020 and it performs wonderfully. Cost a little more but great machines.
Watch the Frys Ads as they are the only reseller of the Fujitsu Laptop line.
Andy
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04/21/2006 12:22:09 PM · #11 |
These are all very helpful posts. I will check out some of these brands. I am saving up, but should be able to buy by the end of summer! I'll post back with what I decide on.
Any other suggestions from very technically savvy laptop gurus would be helpful, in terms of monitor quality and perfection for photo editing :)
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04/21/2006 01:03:40 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by mirdonamy:
...Any other suggestions from very technically savvy laptop gurus would be helpful, in terms of monitor quality and perfection for photo editing :) |
Yes - this laptop with monitor calibration and Aperture 1.1 installed.
Message edited by author 2006-04-21 13:05:48. |
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11/03/2006 02:17:10 PM · #13 |
I have a toshiba satellite, and while the quality is excellent, the screen is nice and big, and the value was superb (duo core, gig ram, 100g hd, $1000 cdn), I have a sinking suspicion that the monitor does not provide accurate colour response. I travel alot for work, so most of my editing is done on this laptop.
I do have a large CRT on order that should provide much more accurate colour, but for the moment, does anyone have any calibration advice?
For example, this looks to me like its black and white:
I also suspect that my current free study entry is taking it from behind due to me overprocessing it - but it looks just fine on this monitor. Comments have confirmed that the colour is indeed to strong.
Any advice would be very much appreciated. |
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11/03/2006 02:30:14 PM · #14 |
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11/03/2006 03:15:43 PM · #15 |
The Intel Core 2 Duo will provide a huge performance boost for any video/photo editing. So definitely a machine with one of these chips in it. As for brand. I have Dells throughout my house. The Sony screens are excellent from what I hear.
Just one point about using Mac to run Windows. It's definitely possible and is easier than ever. With a technology called Virtualization (I believe Apple has software to enable this on the new Macs), you can run Windows inside a window while the Mac OS is running; Windows will become just another application. However, the only caveat is that you'll need to buy a license for Windows regardless which method you use to boot Windows on a Mac. |
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11/03/2006 03:30:22 PM · #16 |
ThinkPad T60 with flexview screen.
Just about the best build quality on the market.
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11/03/2006 04:45:57 PM · #17 |
I have some model of HP Pavillion - 17" widescreen. The screen is as good or better than my 21" desktop monitor. So much so that I do all my editing on the HP and not the desktop.
Reliable, sturdy, fast, good overall system. I am very pleased with it.
At the office I have an IBM notebook. This is a great little computer, but terrible on graphics. I stopped voting at work since it refuses to render colors properly - in particular red and white - no matter how many times I calibrate the monitor or how. I found the same problem on the IBM Thinkpads that are at the same office.
As a sideline I fix computers and train people on use/software/etc. The single largest contributer to the calls I get are Dell systems - both desktop and laptop. They just don't seem to hold up that well (around here at least). Hard drive problems, device recognition problems, incompatibility problems. The laptops seem to be especially prone to problems.
Just my opinion and experience... |
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11/03/2006 04:58:13 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by AllanL:
the only caveat is that you'll need to buy a license for Windows regardless which method you use to boot Windows on a Mac. |
You don't have to buy Windows to run Windows apps natively on a Mac. Crossover software enables those apps to run as-is (but without annoying "critical security update" messages popping up every time you boot the machine). |
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11/03/2006 05:17:00 PM · #19 |
I just ordered a new HP Pavilion 17". If I could've afforded it, Id've gone with the MAC. But. here is what I found in my quest:
1. Alienware-Expensive, horrible customer service (I called to inquire about their product) and heavy. Read reviews here, 5.68/10 rating.
2. Compaq-Didn't do much research on them. I have used one and didn't like it. Though the screen was decent.
3. Dell AND Fujitsu-Nice screens, competetively priced...17" resolution screen wasn't high enough for me.
It was actually a tossup between the HP and Toshiba. I chose the HP for the higher screen resolution I was able to get (as an extra option). Also, I saw the HP I bought at BestBuy and was amazed at the screen. I took some photos from here (since been deleted) with lots of color, etc and put them on a FlashDrive and took it with me to the store and plugged it into the USB port. It wasn't recieved to kindly by the 'kids' working there, but I told them 'Hey, you want me to buy this, I need to know it's what I'm looking for'. Then I came home and bought it directly from HP fully loaded for <$1800.
P.S. I was looking strictly at 17" screen models for all the models above....15"ers might be a bit different.
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