Im new to web and graphics design and need a laptop. Im new to laptops too. Price is not an issue and already have adobe cs4 master collection for software. Anyone have specs for nice graphic designers rig? thnx for the help, Psycoty
Personally, I would go with the 15 inch macbook pro. Since money isn’t a problem, you can get a great looking machine with hardcore specs for 2100. It has 2.8 GHz intel processor, 4 gig of the new DDR3 ram, 500 gig hard drive, and TWO! graphics cards. One is a low powered Nvidia GeForce 9400 for your every day use without using a lot of power. The other would be perfect for graphics design. Its a GeForce 9600M GT with 512 MB of shared memory, very fast. The 15 inch LED screen has a high resolution and is the perfect blend between usability and mobility. It comes with the revolutionary new battery created by apple that lasts for 7 hours on regular use, and can be recharged 1000 times before needing replaced.( No other laptop batter can be recharged 1000 times, they usually last 300 recharge cycles.) You also get a machine thats super sexy, weighs 5.5 lbs, and is less than an inch thick due to its aluminum unibody(not crappy plastic). Also, it comes with the world’s most stable operating system, so you dont have to worry about crashes, viruses, and you can have this machine for years without a problem.
In the interest of not being bias and providing a good answer, I will tell you the specs you should look for in a PC laptop if thats what you want. You definitely need a fast processor, because graphics design is all about the speed of the processor. 2.66 GHz is the bare minimum, with 2.8 to 3.0 being the optimal level of performance versus money. Any more than 3 GHz and the companies will start charging and arm and a leg. You want at least 4 GB of ram, perferably the new DDR3 ram and not last generation DDR2. 500 GB harddrive would be the minimum, and if you can get the hard drive with 7200 RPM, that would be great. Screen size should be at least 15 inches for usability and mobility, but since you will do a lot of graphics, a 17 inch would also be nice(but more expensive and a lot less mobile). Graphics cards are trickier because theres so many brands that I don’t know whats what. I do know that intel graphics suck, so don’t get them. The only company I know a lot about is Nvidia. If you find a laptop with Nvidia graphics options, get at least the 9600 GT. Usually, for a PC in the 2000$ price range, they will come with graphics like the 9800 GT. Also, get a card with at least 512MB of shared memory. Most lower end models have graphics cards with 256MB of shared memory, but you want the 512 as it will provide a much faster system. As for battery, don’t expect anything great if you plan on doing a lot of graphics work. No laptop will last more than 2-3 hours with processor intensive graphics work, so plan on carrying your power adapter with you. But in any case, get at least a nine cell battery. A 12 cell battery is preferable.
Well, goodluck with your decision.
Personally, I would go with the 15 inch macbook pro. Since money isn’t a problem, you can get a great looking machine with hardcore specs for 2100. It has 2.8 GHz intel processor, 4 gig of the new DDR3 ram, 500 gig hard drive, and TWO! graphics cards. One is a low powered Nvidia GeForce 9400 for your every day use without using a lot of power. The other would be perfect for graphics design. Its a GeForce 9600M GT with 512 MB of shared memory, very fast. The 15 inch LED screen has a high resolution and is the perfect blend between usability and mobility. It comes with the revolutionary new battery created by apple that lasts for 7 hours on regular use, and can be recharged 1000 times before needing replaced.( No other laptop batter can be recharged 1000 times, they usually last 300 recharge cycles.) You also get a machine thats super sexy, weighs 5.5 lbs, and is less than an inch thick due to its aluminum unibody(not crappy plastic). Also, it comes with the world’s most stable operating system, so you dont have to worry about crashes, viruses, and you can have this machine for years without a problem.
In the interest of not being bias and providing a good answer, I will tell you the specs you should look for in a PC laptop if thats what you want. You definitely need a fast processor, because graphics design is all about the speed of the processor. 2.66 GHz is the bare minimum, with 2.8 to 3.0 being the optimal level of performance versus money. Any more than 3 GHz and the companies will start charging and arm and a leg. You want at least 4 GB of ram, perferably the new DDR3 ram and not last generation DDR2. 500 GB harddrive would be the minimum, and if you can get the hard drive with 7200 RPM, that would be great. Screen size should be at least 15 inches for usability and mobility, but since you will do a lot of graphics, a 17 inch would also be nice(but more expensive and a lot less mobile). Graphics cards are trickier because theres so many brands that I don’t know whats what. I do know that intel graphics suck, so don’t get them. The only company I know a lot about is Nvidia. If you find a laptop with Nvidia graphics options, get at least the 9600 GT. Usually, for a PC in the 2000$ price range, they will come with graphics like the 9800 GT. Also, get a card with at least 512MB of shared memory. Most lower end models have graphics cards with 256MB of shared memory, but you want the 512 as it will provide a much faster system. As for battery, don’t expect anything great if you plan on doing a lot of graphics work. No laptop will last more than 2-3 hours with processor intensive graphics work, so plan on carrying your power adapter with you. But in any case, get at least a nine cell battery. A 12 cell battery is preferable.
Well, goodluck with your decision.
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