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Photo editing laptop

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TomC
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i need a good laptop that handles photo editing well. any suggestions?
Jul 31 2010 7:37PM
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PurpleShirtKr3w
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any mac bro
Jul 31 2010 8:00PM
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.cam.
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hp envy series. they crush a mac any day.
Jul 31 2010 8:29PM
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Aenigma
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I suppose I'll be the first to say that no laptop is really good for editing. Save yourself a lot of hassle and money and just get a desktop, if possible.
Jul 31 2010 8:42PM
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Shredability
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If you just want to edit photo's laptops are usually fine,

as for editing video your going to want a desktop with at least 6 gigs of ram, 2.4gig hertz processor and a decent video card
Jul 31 2010 9:11PM
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Shredability
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http://www1.dell.com/ca/p/inspiron-15r/pd

I have this, its good for editing photos with CS3,4 or 5 works for editing video that are under 5 mins in 1080i (from an HV20) after 5 mins the video starts getting jittery. I'm poor and can't afford anything better.

If you want an always work, never fail computer this might be your ticket,

http://www1.dell.com/ca/p/studio-1558/pd

Just plug in the specs that I said before
Jul 31 2010 9:16PM
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Shredability
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Sorry for the triple post,

I use Sony veges
Jul 31 2010 9:17PM
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.cam.
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your telling me this laptop wouldnt be good for video editing?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834157279&Tpk=hp%20envy%2017-1011nr
Jul 31 2010 11:13PM
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C.DeJohn
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hahaha Kid has jokes
Jul 31 2010 11:25PM
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tom.skier
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no.
Aug 1 2010 12:14PM
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eheath
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Crush them because they're so heavy and you can drop them on any mac and break it, right?
Aug 1 2010 12:47PM
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Freshbakedbread
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mac book pro, you will be so happy, their glass screens are super good for image quality and acurate color representation, don't be stupid and trust a pc with your pictures. Its like bringing your money to a bank in the ghetto, its gone, instead keep it safe in fort knox. Your pictures are worth more than the computer.
Aug 1 2010 12:57PM
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Shredability
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Well eather way you should backup your pictures, plus some people don't have enough $ to get a mac.
Aug 1 2010 1:09PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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No


do not want
Aug 1 2010 3:01PM
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wynnyk
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look into an imac instead of macbook pros if you don't need the mobility. You get significantly better specs at way better value.
Aug 1 2010 3:06PM
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Shredability
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Your still not going to find one for under $1000 new. There great computers and use them all the time at school, but for someone on a budget they might not be the right choice. Plus this guy wants a laptop
Aug 1 2010 6:09PM
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Balto
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did the OP ever say he was on a budget? no, people are giving him the best options while still keeping price in mind, its not like they are suggesting he get the new 12 core mac pro. 1400 for a imac/macbook pro is a pretty average cost, plus you pay for quality. A mac can do everything a pc can do, and do many things better
Aug 1 2010 6:19PM
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Shredability
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He is asking for a computer that is good for "editing photos" to me that seems like he is asking for a very basic machine, a $1200 imac can edit photos, edit hd videos, design websites, batch render video, play graphics intensive game, and so much more. But right now, I'm recommendation him a dell which can edit photos, do basic Internet tacks and edit sd video with ease. Now what's the difference between the mac and the PC beside the obvious advantages of mac, $900.

And most people I know would like $900, I'm not ripping on macs, there better then PC's. Its just that he wants a computer for editing photos, this is a very basic task. So my recommendation is a dell inspron 1545
Aug 1 2010 8:41PM
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Shredability
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But if your independently wealthy, get a mac
Aug 1 2010 8:42PM
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TomC
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thank you for sayin that man. i am not rich i have to buy it my self and can not afford to throw one grand away cause i do still need money for camera gear and a good version of photoshop which can get expensive. i dont do video just photos. i dont need the worlds nicest laptop. juts something that functions well with photo editing and music playin.
Aug 2 2010 1:27AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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photoshop = $0.00
Aug 2 2010 1:51AM
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TomC
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how do u get photoshop for free?
Aug 2 2010 1:57AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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torrents

google "photoshop cs5 torrent" there are thousands of links that can help
Aug 2 2010 2:01AM
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TomC
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thanks man
Aug 2 2010 2:06AM
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