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02/01/2004 07:03:46 AM · #1
I would appreciate any suggestions, comments, or criticisms on what I should look for in a laptop computer which would be compatible and user friendly with digital photography. Approximate costs would also be helpful. Thanks in advance for your input.
02/01/2004 07:06:32 AM · #2
Once upon a time Apple created the Powerbook. The End.
02/01/2004 07:13:55 AM · #3
the bigger the screen, the faster the speed, the larger the hard drive. (C;
I just bought a new Mac G5 desktop, so my 3 year old 800mhz, 20GB, 256mb RAM iBook is relegated to travel companion. I have used it for all my photos previously, and have had no problems. Done all my previous editing on it. I guess it really depends on what you HAVE to do with it. Hard Drive for pics in the field? Editing? Portable studio? I think I am going to get mine set up to use as a portable portfolio and see about maybe doing art shows (take my Canon i9100 printer with), and be able to process pics and matte on the spot, instead of having thousands of preprinted shots. Maybe a good idea.
02/01/2004 07:23:17 AM · #4
I have a Desktop windows PC. Is there compatibility between Apples and windows if I want to transfer images?
02/01/2004 09:16:36 AM · #5
Originally posted by lnede:

I have a Desktop windows PC. Is there compatibility between Apples and windows if I want to transfer images?


You shouldn't have compatibility issues, but you may see differences in colors between the two.

Macs are probably the best, without a doubt. The new 17" Powerbooks are unbelievable. However, they are a little salty.

If you want to stay with the Windows platform, I would suggest a Sony Vaio. From what I've seen, the Vaio is the closest thing you can get to Mac on the Windows side for graphics/video editing.
02/01/2004 11:03:58 AM · #6
I have a Dell laptop and all of my shots look really horrible on it! I use my desktop for editing. When I look at them on the laptop, they look over exposed and all of the light areas look blown out. I have made adjustments to the laptop display and it is as good as it will get. I have not used many different laptops, so I don't know if this is a common problem or not. Be sure to evaluate the display as much as other components in the laptop! (Mine was given to me by the company I work for, so I had no choice in what to get).
JD
02/01/2004 01:45:52 PM · #7
i think laptop has LCD display and Desktop has some other system
02/01/2004 01:53:01 PM · #8
Originally posted by cbeller:

Originally posted by lnede:

I have a Desktop windows PC. Is there compatibility between Apples and windows if I want to transfer images?


You shouldn't have compatibility issues, but you may see differences in colors between the two.

Macs are probably the best, without a doubt. The new 17" Powerbooks are unbelievable. However, they are a little salty.

If you want to stay with the Windows platform, I would suggest a Sony Vaio. From what I've seen, the Vaio is the closest thing you can get to Mac on the Windows side for graphics/video editing.


I just got back from looking at the Sony Vaio. The GRT240G is an awesome machine and it was made for video and digital imaging. Downsides are the battery life and the price but this one will be high on my list when it comes to making a decision. Thanks for the suggestion.
02/01/2004 01:53:01 PM · #9
I got a Compaq Armada e500 off eBay for pretty cheap, but you do notice the image differences. (700 mghz, 128 mb ram, 12 gb hard drive, 8x DVD, I also picked up an external cd burner. $450 for the laptop, about $70 for the burner)

The main reason I got it though was because in the summers I work at a camp, and update the website. It'll be a lot easier to take then my desktop ;)

Message edited by author 2004-02-01 13:54:26.
02/01/2004 02:01:47 PM · #10
I have a dell inspiron 8200 with a ultra sharp display and every image I've seen on it is very realistic in color and quality. I have not had to adjust the color settings or anything on it. The biggest thing to look for is the display type. There are a few different types. I would suggest an ultra sharp display type. If thats not an option then get the most expensive display available.
02/01/2004 02:20:02 PM · #11
I use a 1 GHz Apple G4/80 GB with Superdrive and CRT display as a desktop and share an Apple Powerbook G4 (same specs but LCD display) as a portable.

Although the Powerbook has an excellent LCD (true and crisp from any viewing angle), I only use it to archive images when travelling. I prefer to do all editing at the G4 with the CRT.


02/01/2004 02:28:06 PM · #12
I recently got a Sony vaio TR2 Has a pretty small screen but great quality and 'DVD widescreen' format. My main motivation for getting this was as a travel laptop for photography. Great for that application from what I've see so far.
02/01/2004 03:14:02 PM · #13
I have a powerbook, it is great! images come out looking very nice, I have one with superdrive so I can burn dvd's it is worth the money IMO because can burn 400-500+ photos on one dvd and really makes it worth it for long term storage. It is fabulous for traveloling as I just did and the new version of iphoto supposedly ha=olds 25,000 photos, I only have about 2000 so far stored. You may be able to find a used one. New I think about 3000 US
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p.s I also had a ibook before this one and it also worked very well for photos just less capacity and I had 10gig hd vs 60 now.

Message edited by author 2004-02-01 15:15:27.
02/01/2004 03:41:03 PM · #14
Powerbook -- no question. Consider a 12" model -- easy to transport, better battery life on the go -- and you can plug it in to a much larger display when you're at a desk.

Whatever you decide, do it after seeing and using the machine before you buy.

Using a machine hands-on, taking the time to evaluate it in person, considering what it will be like to use it for the next 3 years or so -- that is an important part of making a decision like this.

Message edited by author 2004-02-01 16:24:09.
02/01/2004 03:59:31 PM · #15
Not sure about in the US, but Powerbooks seem ludicrously expensive in the UK...

SONY SONY INTEL CELERON 2.8GHz PROCESSOR LAPTOP
APPLE G4 POWERBOOK 1GHz LAPTOP

(I know PC World isn't the cheapest place, but for easy comparison...)

Edit: Fixed link.

Message edited by author 2004-02-01 16:00:43.
02/01/2004 06:39:20 PM · #16
Originally posted by PaulMdx:

Not sure about in the US, but Powerbooks seem ludicrously expensive in the UK...

SONY SONY INTEL CELERON 2.8GHz PROCESSOR LAPTOP
APPLE G4 POWERBOOK 1GHz LAPTOP

(I know PC World isn't the cheapest place, but for easy comparison...)

Edit: Fixed link.


From abt. US $ 1.100 (iBook/12") to US $ 3.000 (Powerbook/17") five models to choose from, each available in three configurations.

iBook
Powerbook

After you've used one for a while, you may find the cost a small investment. I know I did.

Message edited by author 2004-02-01 18:45:19.
02/01/2004 08:45:02 PM · #17
I have owned 6 laptops, a Compaq, an IBM, a Toshiba, and 3 NECs. The NECs are sort of business-user oriented, the Compaq spent more than half of it's warranteed time in for repairs. The Toshiba has been incredibly dependable and has the best display for digital photography. Sony is nearly equal display-wise when I compare them in the store but a lot more expensive.
02/01/2004 09:09:53 PM · #18
I have a Toshiba Satellite 1.80ghz the computer is wonderful the monitor is not that great, so when I can I hook on a desktop monitor. This is my 2nd Toshiba laptop I love them, never had a repair issue.
02/01/2004 11:38:02 PM · #19
Originally posted by jeeper:

I have a dell inspiron 8200 with a ultra sharp display and every image I've seen on it is very realistic in color and quality. I have not had to adjust the color settings or anything on it. The biggest thing to look for is the display type. There are a few different types. I would suggest an ultra sharp display type. If thats not an option then get the most expensive display available.


Hi all,
I'm new here & this discussion hit a cord..

I just recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 8600 (15.5" WSXGA+ LCD screen aka: top of the line) & I wish I could say the same as teh above post in reguard ot the color quality of how my pics look on it. In beginning to compare to my old desk top, I made image adjustments on the new laptop & saved to CD to check it out on the desk top. WOW was I shocked when it looked like **** on the old monitor. TOtally yellowed. Not a happy camper at this point since my plan was to do all on the laptop. If anyone has any suggestions they'd be appreciated. I've attempted custom screen adjustments to no avail. If the pics only looks good on the laptop, it does me no good. Playing DVD's looks GREAT! Most expensive DVD player I ever bought :(
02/02/2004 12:50:22 AM · #20
consider when you buy a mac the amount of free software that comes with it, you get some great stuff for free... if you were to buy it all seperately on top of system (meaning a pc and compatable software it will cost significantly more, garage band is an awesome new freebee, as is iphoto, idvd, itunes, graphic converter which is similar to photoshop but much easier IMO) ... it is also cheaper in repair costs and crash times and virus protection... macs get hardly any of the virus' rampant in the pc world.. IMO the lack of stress from these things and the fact I don't have 'down' time is wirth the difference, and like i said earlier check out used options.
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