What is the best laptop for PhotoShop CS4?
by Richard Neil on October 19, 2009Q: I’m ready for a new laptop soon to replace my Compac Presario V5105us. I’m looking at primarily HP’s & Sony. Really need a much better machine now for dealing w/ Photoshop CS4, Office, Internet but no gaming. I’ve looked into HP dv7-1270us, 2170us, 2180us, HDZ16-1370, HDX 16t. In Sony line Ive seen FW 460-J/t, 460 J/B, and NW 150 J/S. I’ve looked at several others & am open to suggestions/recommendations. I’d like at least 4 mb (expandable to ?), good graphic card w/it’s own mwmory like ATI HD 3xx or InVidia GeForce, preferably Intel core 2 processor (duo would be nice), 15+” screen up to 17″. I have a budget of $900-1200. Is there something decent that I can get that’s in that range? I’d really like to move on this purchase soon.
How are you working with Photoshop, and what are the specific areas you want to improve on ?
Are you concerned with horsepower for working with very large images? Have you had issues with color accuracy or need more screen space to work with?
Mark (Uber Geek) says: on October 19, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Mark, what do U think about HP dv7-2173us/2173cl or dv7-121270us or HDX 16t/16-1370us.
Please respond ASAP, I need new 1 soon
Richard Neil (Newbie) says: on October 22, 2009 at 11:57 am
Check this out, pretty nice deal: http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/25447
Mark (Uber Geek) says: on October 19, 2009 at 8:21 pm
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Mark (Uber Geek) says: on October 19, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Mark, Thanks 4 the answer & question.
Speed is probably the primary issue, but color accuracy is very signifigant. I look forward 2 Your response. Richard
Richard Neil (Newbie) says: on October 22, 2009 at 11:36 am
I’d still consider the deal I posted earlier. But if you want some more detail I’d suggest you post over here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/forumdisplay.php?f=16
Mark (Uber Geek) says: on October 23, 2009 at 8:45 am