Ideal laptop for Photoshop
in [Photoshop]
|
From: John Stafford on 4 Jan 2010 08:41 In article <slrnhk3p4c.ebc.SDA(a)laptop.sweetpig.dyndns.org>, "S. Fishpaste" <SDA(a)Deer-in-the-headlights.ca.invalid> wrote: > On Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:18:39 -0600, John Stafford in > comp.graphics.apps.photoshop wrote: > > In article <slrnhjvnr4.24q.SDA(a)laptop.sweetpig.dyndns.org>, > > "S. Fishpaste" <SDA(a)Deer-in-the-headlights.ca.invalid> wrote: > > > >> On Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:19:01 +0100, Stefan in comp.graphics.apps.photoshop > >> wrote: > >> > If you really care about performance, then forget about laptops. Thexy > >> > are inherently slower than desktop machines. > >> > >> This is NOT true anymore. Some laptops like the Dell XPS line are made > >> for CAD, 3D and graphics work. > > > > They are marketed as such, but they are not such. > > And how do you know this? I've been using high end laptops in > demanding 3D applications without any problem. My current laptop is as > powerful as the any workstation. Thanks for the reply. I do not mind the correction, if your assertion is true. May I ask what laptop and configuration you are using?
From: S. Fishpaste on 10 Jan 2010 19:14 On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:41:28 -0600, John Stafford in alt.graphics.photoshop wrote: > In article <slrnhk3p4c.ebc.SDA(a)laptop.sweetpig.dyndns.org>, > "S. Fishpaste" <SDA(a)Deer-in-the-headlights.ca.invalid> wrote: > >> On Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:18:39 -0600, John Stafford in >> comp.graphics.apps.photoshop wrote: >> > In article <slrnhjvnr4.24q.SDA(a)laptop.sweetpig.dyndns.org>, >> > "S. Fishpaste" <SDA(a)Deer-in-the-headlights.ca.invalid> wrote: >> > >> >> On Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:19:01 +0100, Stefan in comp.graphics.apps.photoshop >> >> wrote: >> >> > If you really care about performance, then forget about laptops. Thexy >> >> > are inherently slower than desktop machines. >> >> >> >> This is NOT true anymore. Some laptops like the Dell XPS line are made >> >> for CAD, 3D and graphics work. >> > >> > They are marketed as such, but they are not such. >> >> And how do you know this? I've been using high end laptops in >> demanding 3D applications without any problem. My current laptop is as >> powerful as the any workstation. > > Thanks for the reply. I do not mind the correction, if your assertion is > true. May I ask what laptop and configuration you are using? Well, OK I'll answer your question even if you didn't answer mine. ;-D Lenovo Elite ThinkPad W700ds w/8 GB Ram, Quad core high end NVIDA video card. This will be upgraded soon to an i7 or equivalent AMD powered laptop.
From: John Stafford on 11 Jan 2010 12:13 In article <slrnhkkr3p.sga.SDA(a)laptop.sweetpig.dyndns.org>, "S. Fishpaste" <SDA(a)Deer-in-the-headlights.ca.invalid> wrote: > On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:41:28 -0600, John Stafford in alt.graphics.photoshop > wrote: > > Thanks for the reply. I do not mind the correction, if your assertion is > > true. May I ask what laptop and configuration you are using? > > Well, OK I'll answer your question even if you didn't answer mine. ;-D > > Lenovo Elite ThinkPad W700ds w/8 GB Ram, Quad core high end NVIDA > video card. This will be upgraded soon to an i7 or equivalent AMD > powered laptop. I just checked them out. I think I'll get one for work.
From: S. Fishpaste on 11 Jan 2010 15:47 On Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:13:41 -0600, John Stafford in alt.graphics.photoshop wrote: > In article <slrnhkkr3p.sga.SDA(a)laptop.sweetpig.dyndns.org>, > "S. Fishpaste" <SDA(a)Deer-in-the-headlights.ca.invalid> wrote: > >> On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:41:28 -0600, John Stafford in alt.graphics.photoshop >> wrote: > >> > Thanks for the reply. I do not mind the correction, if your assertion is >> > true. May I ask what laptop and configuration you are using? >> >> Well, OK I'll answer your question even if you didn't answer mine. ;-D >> >> Lenovo Elite ThinkPad W700ds w/8 GB Ram, Quad core high end NVIDA >> video card. This will be upgraded soon to an i7 or equivalent AMD >> powered laptop. > > I just checked them out. I think I'll get one for work. Just for the record this isn't the principal workstation that I use; It's for meeting with clients outside. We needed a powerhouse portable for that.
From: the_niner_nation on 24 Jan 2010 17:05
"Fruit2O" <jz137xww(a)cox.net> wrote in message news:ncrfj5pha9qivacsfjhl9jcahkgt25q98j(a)4ax.com... > I'm looking for opinions on what to look for in a laptop that will be > used primarily for Photoshop. I'm waiting for USB 3 and intend to get > Windows 7. But things like the processor, RAM, screen size, color > controls, graphics card and built-in memory, etc. are going to be > important. Price is not an object as long as I get what I pay for. I > travel across the country so durability is important. I'm also > interested in recommendations for a printer and scanner (specs - not > necessarily current models). if you want one that wont crash after a system update or lock your account, or take 2 minutes to load a RAW image on a 4gb RAM machine, I suggest you get a mac... |