best laptop for video and picture editing
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Noah G
I have a budget of around $1200. And it's main functions will be video editing, picture editing, watching dvds, downloading music, downloading videos, and some gaming (only a little bit)
I am also still deciding whether i want the convienence of a laptop, or the power of a desktop.
Im only 15 so a desktop might be more logical since I'm living at home, and I wont be taking it anywhere.
Any thoughts?
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Noah,
First: I'd go with a desktop. You already listed one of the pros (power).
Second: For $1200 you could get a pretty nice computer with how prices are now.
Third: Build your own.
www.newegg.com is where I go for good deals on components.
For video editing, you'll want at least a quad-core processor, 2.6+ Ghz ($150-250+)
At least 3 Gb of Ram ($120-160 for 4Gb sticks DDR2)
A monitor with a good contrast ratio and no color bleed (check reviews) ($200-300)
Mouse with 2000 DPI tracking, good for photo editing/gaming. ($40-60)
Video Card: Gtx 260 or Radeon HD 5770 ($160-200)
Just really need a keyboard, case, power supply, hard drive, and optical drive Which would run an extra ~$300
Even with the maximum I listed on each item, it comes out to $1270 - Granted this is an estimate.
Can anybody help me find a good but cheap laptop?
GlaZe
Okay. Im 15. My mom said I can get a laptop, but the highest price it can be is 500. I need a good laptop thats fast, can use video editing programs and picture editing, and one that can run Hd vids on youtube. Also I record my gameplay for Xbox, a good laptop that can run video software easily and fast. Thanks
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Sup,
I'm guessing, by 500, you mean $500..?
If that's right, your window for the performance of the laptop is closed quite severely. What you need to understand, is that laptops from about $550 and below are not made with Video editing, gaming, and high-end rendering in mind. They are made to handle the basics, like word editing, browsing, (generally) HD youtube videos, etc.
To be able to run video editing programs effectively and without seriously irritating lag, you need a laptop that has an integrated graphics card (not a standard motherboard issue like an "Intel HD Graphics"), MORE than 4Gb Ram, and at least a high-end Core 2 duo CPU.
You have three ways forward here; First, is to rather save the money that your mom has given you and wait until you can afford a higher-end laptop; Second, is to consider a desktop based machine which generally works out cheaper and more value for money; Third, is to go ahead and buy the most expensive laptop you can afford which, in the end, won't really be as good as you expect it to be anyway.
I have been down the road of rushing into buying a laptop and, trust me, you regret it after the first week of buying it. You get your head into getting a laptop and so determined that when you finally realize your mistake, its way too late.
Desktop machines only truly make a difference in value when you go a bit higher in the price range. However, having said that, you could get your hands on some high end ("older") components that ,when combined, could actually give you quite an epic system. Again, for this to be effective, a higher budget will really count in your favour.
I would recommend that you rather hold off on buying a laptop until your budget reaches the $600-$700 bracket. Once there, you have much better options, that will handle both what you have in mind now and also other tasks that you will be able to do in the future.
If you are still determined to buy a laptop now, drop me a message and we'll check out your best options.
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