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Best laptop/computer for graphic/web design

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by SEOptimizer, Apr 17, 2008.

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    My laptop just got fried recently and I am looking into purchasing another laptop. I want to make sure it is high quality and smooth to design on. Anyone have experience with some really nice laptops that they would like to share? I have heard the the MacBook is currently the best laptop for design, but I have never used it.
     
    SEOptimizer, Apr 17, 2008 IP
  2. Creative_illusion

    Creative_illusion Well-Known Member

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    Definitely one of the best notebook for graphic design. :D
     
    Creative_illusion, Apr 17, 2008 IP
  3. SEOptimizer

    SEOptimizer Peon

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    awesome do you have one by any chance? How smooth is photoshop?
     
    SEOptimizer, Apr 17, 2008 IP
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    I'll say not to buy a notebook for graphics. This is because the display is small and you cannot see very well the detaills no matter how much you zoom or change resolution.
     
    adi4x, Apr 18, 2008 IP
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    i recently got a macbook 2.2ghz. it's a great machine and just as fast as a macbook pro for most applications.
     
    guysmy, Apr 18, 2008 IP
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    scorpionagency Well-Known Member

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    I never recommend ANY laptop for Graphics design (Unless it's for a traveling Creative Graphics designer). Reason being is that laptops were created with the traveler in mind (Portability), they were NOT intended to replace a desktop & be used 24/7.

    I see more & more laptops Burning out as your old one did simply because it was used like a desktop consistently. The Macbooks are great while you are out on a trip & still want to do some light graphics work while on vacation or convention. As far as everyday graphics use though, NONE fit the bill & will never replace a Desktop machine.

    Just my 2 cents, I figure you'll have plenty more fried laptops in the future if they keep getting used like desktops. :) Good luck to you!
     
    scorpionagency, Apr 18, 2008 IP
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    Macbook or Macbook Pro, but really any Apple is great for design.
     
    Svenson, Apr 18, 2008 IP
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    Ahh, no my laptop had water spilled on it - didn't die from being overused. Maybe I should go for the Mac Pro haha.
     
    SEOptimizer, Apr 23, 2008 IP