What kind of laptop would you recommend I buy?

Question

I will be uploading all of my photos from my Olympus stylus camera which will be quite alot and editing them using Photoshop elements as well as using the internet daily. I would like something with a fair size screen, as I will be editing photos on it mostly but I don't know much about computers. What price range would I be in? Any brand or even style of laptop do you think would be best for me?

Answer 1

If all your going to be doing is storing and editing photos, then the following specs, or better, is what you need to look for.



120 gig hard drive

15" TFT screen

2 gigs of physical memory 667 mhz or higher

dual core AMD cpu, pentium sucks, I never recommend pentium unless you want something cheap

hot plugging support for flash cards

Nvidia graphics card

plenty of expansion ports such as USB, flash, HDMI, or even component S-Video in/out for slide shows on a regular TV



That's the basics of what you need. Of course there are the unmentioned details such as which image editing program you prefer, if you want a docking station or not, or if you want a self contained mobile system. In Windows, I recommend Adobe Photoshop CS4, and in Linux I recommend a fully upgraded version of Gimp with all plug ins enabled. Gimp is the Linux version of PS CS4.

Answer 2

Always work out what your needs are and buy a laptop to suit.

Choosing a laptop

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Laptops are excellent for running a second screen.

So please consider this

Two screens are a lot of fun. Assignment on one, internet, research on the other. Game on one, messenger on other.



I suggest to buy the laptop to suit your travelling needs, and have a second 19 inch screen at main base to plug into.

If you moving the laptop every day, so that you plugging into the main base every day, I suggest to set up a docking station complete with usb mouse and usb keyboard, and of course the second screen.

The docking station sets the laptop at a 45 degree angle so its keyboard is 45 degrees and you hinge open the lid so its vertical.

If you have 19 inch on its own stand, then the top of the laptop is the same height as the top of the 19 inch..



Now you can buy the second screen and docking station later on, and the docking station is not really necessary for home use, but for office use its best practice, so ensure you get a brand that has this available, if you think you need it..



If you walking a lot eg college, then gives you the opportunity to buy a light weight small screen type that's easy to carry





You have to decide on weight and battery criteria.



1. Weight - If you are going to carry it to and fro to school/office then consider getting a lightweight model. An external CD drive may be an option as if you not into burning disks or watching DVD then you hardly use the CD drive. Something about less than 2 kg is a lightweight. Anything over 2 kg is very heavy to carry.



2. Battery Life, - if you never going to use it on batteries then you can go bigger processor and larger screen. You can consider not buying the battery if appropriate. You can have two power supplies; one at home and one in the office is good for large heavy laptops.

If you want to use the laptop on batteries then you may have to choose a smaller processor and a smaller screen so you can get the hours required out of the battery.



3. Software, iI suggest to get the same software as you College or Buisness uses (XP or Vista, Office 2003 or 2007). When they update, you update.



4. Minimum specifications –

Games will require more specifications – more ram and –more video card specs – more processor power.

A 1.6ghz processor is not good enough for big games, a 2,4Ghz is more suitable.

Generally though:

-a decent video card (for projection of power point presentations)

-Wireless networking

-Ethernet

-Consider a high speed hard drive

- Consider 120GB Hard drive or larger

- Consider an external DVD drive or an Internal Burner -depending on your needs

-Consider 1 Gig RAM for XP or 2 Gig RAM for Vista, double that for Games or autocad type software

-Software able to update from their websites

-Internet security and

-Antispyware (free from net) is a must for internet use.

-Easy accessible USB ports

- built in webcam /mic

- A Mouse - wireless mouse are a pain, get a small usb mouse.

- a keystone lock

-A carry bag. Sometimes the manufacturer’s bag is the best buy



Consider getting the hard drive partitioned to C: and D: The C drive can be 30 gig for a laptop D drive is extended across the remaining.



Good buying: I suggest to buy from a discount store that can offer extended warranty, which you may pay for. If you do this make sure all the ram is in so it is covered by the warranty. Extended warranty will cover it for 3 years, and a lot of laptops do go wrong. The store should do the following

1. add the ram

2. install the software

3 partition the hdd

4 Ensure the hdd is NTFS file system if it comes with XP

Answer 3

Well starting off with the price range.... Most likely $500 and up because these are capable of the stuff you want to do and have a fair screen size in this range too. As for the brands...HP and Dell are good. Toshiba, Compaq, and Sony are good too. The style would be in everyday laptops/mainstream. An important thing to know is whether you want Intel or AMD powered systems. AMD are in less products, are less expensive,and are pretty good for the money. Intel are in more expensive computers. Intel isn't always the more expensive one but it performs better with less heat heat problems. Both are good choices and you have to try stuff out to really know how it is.

Answer 4

Well the best brand for you will be a really good Dell or Hp brand laptops.



As your requirement is not that high then even Dell Latitude D620 refurbished laptops will work easily and fantastic too.



So in my opinion I will suggest that you should go for a Refurbished Dell laptops



Check out the website link mentioned below

Answer 5

indubitably bypass with the Toshiba. Ive seen soooo many ineffective Dells interior of two years of purchase. Hps are somewhat greater advantageous yet nonetheless undesirable, undergo in ideas they very own compaq. the suited workstation makers on the instant are Toshiba, Sony, and Apple. I Dislike Apples pricing yet gotta supply credit the place that's due. Toshibas provides you with the main bang on your money. Gateway desktops are fairly stable too yet they have been given bought by using Acer, so as that they'll in all danger be grew to become to crap. You cant bypass incorrect with a working laptop or pc that has a minimum of three gigs of ram( choose 4), Nvida photographs, middle duo of a minimum of two.0, and the two Sony, Toshiba, or Apple. Hitachi and Fujitsu have not shown themselves interior the yank marketplace yet. Lenovo many times makes desktops for places of work. ( They suck btw). Lenovo does make an honest workstation yet you may desire to pay to get a stable one. With laptops you get what you pay for. until eventually you get an Apple, then your in basic terms paying for what you get then some apple tax. stable luck! let us know what you get with an edit!

Answer 6

For simplistic media stuff like this, I recommend anything between $600-1500



The Dell Inspiron 17 - 17" display with webcam,

• Intel® CoreTM i3-330M (2.13GHz, 4Threads, 3M cache)

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit

•320GB Hard Drive

• 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz

• 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery

• ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 4330 - 512MB - PERFECT FOR YOUR GRAPHICAL PERFORMANCE NEEDS

• Dell 1397 Wireless-g Half Mini Card

• 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)Great for an at home desktop replacement but also has the mobility features to throw up in a backpack and haul off if you are going to be out of your office or traveling to a different area. Also has Wireless capabilities but this is standard on every laptop these days.

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/global/products/ltd/en/us/dhs/inspnb_17_dndoyn5?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs



There's also the Studio's which are customizable. Good for mobility and pretty customizable.

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/notebooks/laptop-studio-1555/pd.aspx?refid=laptop-studio-1555&s=dhs&cs=19&redirect=1



I recommend Dell because they have so far in my opinion from both sides of the fence the strongest most reliable means of support. I've seen their support materials, it's very good stuff. I recommend you also purchase the maximum "Complete Care" package to insure your PC.(It's really insurance... not just a service contract with a single premium)

Kid pukes on it... it's covered

spilled coffee... it's covered...

dropped off your desk by mistake while moving stuff... covered.

Complete care has your back in tough spots where you have an accident... It's very unfortunate how many people order laptops but don't get the complete care package and they are told it's not covered under hardware warranty... they get pissed because they didn't read the service contract paperwork. Get complete care + Next Business Day support.



You can choose other vendors but I have 2 business model laptops and a server up in my room that I swear by. If you keep your service contracts(warranty) up to date, you're guaranteed continual operation incase of almost anything but stuff like theft, fire, etc... things you should probably throw that under renters insurance anyway.



If you prefer a system that doesn't come with a bunch of "garbage" on it like some laptops out there... you can also get the Dell Business model laptops. Like the "Latitude Z"... it's pricey but it feels like... a baby's butt... literally.. very light, very quick, and very portable.. with a smooth silk-like latex paint I think... Other latitudes are good too. I have a D630 and D520, extended batteries and warranties... D series is expired and now they are on the E series... I think I want the E6400. The upgrades are nice...





Anyway. I hope you find the one you're looking for. Here's things to consider....



MEMORY - anything above 2GB is what you need for current technologies.

Graphics card - If it has one... great! Integrated gfx cards aren't so great all the time.

Screen Size - Weight factors on the screen size unless it's the Latitude Z... it's like.. 3 Lbs and 16-17" screen. It's rediculous...

Answer 7

I will tell you what tell everybody when it comes to buying a computer. Don't buy it by the sticker on the outside, but by what hardware is on the inside, and what extra capabilities it has. Do yourself a favor, educate yourself on what makes a computer work!

Answer 8

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