Can someone offer insight on a good laptop?

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The Disint

I'm looking to buy a new laptop and I haven't used anything but Mac for over three years. I know Toshiba makes a decent laptop but what about these Samsung laptops? What are the top PC brands for laptops these days? I do a lot of video editing (hobby) so I need at least 6GB Memory to handle HD video. I have a 2TB external Hard Drive so the hard drive space on the computer doesn't need to be enormous. Any suggestions and links?
Not looking to spend more than like $800 for a laptop.

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I found some and you can choose any one from these. I would recommend getting you HP Pavilion DV8 but I guess HP aren't making laptops anymore(rumor). Toshiba laptops are okay but the model of most of those looks pale and almost same. I don't have any experience with Samsung Laptop so I have no idea about it. However my friend has some Samsung Netbook and it is working flawless since a year. Asus laptops are #1 selling on most of the countries according to the internet and provided data from the sellers. They also make awesome ones. My wife has Asus Republic Of Gamers laptop and it can handle any games and applications along with multitasking without any lag.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-3-NP305V5A-A04US-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B005OKPSTE/ref=sr_1_15?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1329406719&sr=1-15

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-NP305E7A-A01US-17-3-Inch-Laptop-Silver/dp/B006MX0WAW/ref=sr_1_21?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1329406719&sr=1-21

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-NP700Z5A-S09US-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Silver/dp/B006PAAMA2/ref=sr_1_19?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1329406719&sr=1-19

http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G74SX-AH71-17-3-Inch-Gaming/dp/B005UUS6MO/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1329407037&sr=1-1

You can explore Amazon.com and see what you want. Also read customer reviews to make a decent decision.

Good luck with the purchase.

What is a reliable, easy to use video editing software?

Travis

Windows Movie Maker is constantly crashing, on both of my computers! (an older XP desktop and brand new windows 7 laptop)

I'll pay good money for a video editing software that works.


as a side note:
Is the fact my camera records in .AVI a possibility for the unstableness?

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for me it's Ezvid - very easy to use, simple and yet can be a best alternativeTo paid and expensive software.

Ezvid is totally FREE of use with no registration required for download. Download Ezvid here http://www.ezvid.com/

Plus learn cool and fun tutorials available on its blog http://www.ezvid.com/blog

Other freeware video editing software are listed here: http://www.ezvid.com/top_5_freeware_software_for_windows

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What is the best company to buy Desktop and laptop computers from that are great for video editing? (No macs)?

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Anime Fan

What is the best brand to look at in desktop computers and laptops that work fast and clear in video viewing and editing but are not macs? I'm not referring to programs that come with it since I'll be buying my own editing software.

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I would recommend you to check out ProCompare.com (http://procompare.com/top/notebooks). They have a recommendation engine that ranks laptops and other tech products based on ratings and reviews from a community of trusted IT professionals. They also have a cool personalization slider that lets you personalize the results based on the criteria that are most important to YOU.

Hope you'll find this answer useful...

Need advice, recommendations for a laptop to be used as a video editing workstation?

Nickname

I currently am using a Dell XPS 3.6 ghz, 1GB RAM, 250GB HD running a consumer version of Avid called Pinnacle Studio (v10 Plus). Problem is this is my "everything" computer (Internet, MP3s, documents, spreadsheets) so it bogs down when I try to do relatively simple video editing projects. I want a dedicated, reliable, powerful yet somewhat inexpensive system that has a small footprint. Considering a MacBook with Final Cut Pro but that could get a bit pricey.

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You may want to re-consider using a laptop for that task. Usually laptops can't handle huge video/image file editing, you may want to use a desktop. The reason being is that desktops can handle more power. Don't go with a brand name computer, buy a clone computer that is upgradable. You can select every peripheral at a time, this way you an optimize every component. You do need to go with brand name parts, such as Intel, WesterDigital, ATI and so on. Let me know how it goes. zermenoj@yahoo.com

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Need advice, recommendations for a laptop to be used as a video editing workstation?

best brands laptop video editing image

Nickname

I currently am using a Dell XPS 3.6 ghz, 1GB RAM, 250GB HD running a consumer version of Avid called Pinnacle Studio (v10 Plus). Problem is this is my "everything" computer (Internet, MP3s, documents, spreadsheets) so it bogs down when I try to do relatively simple video editing projects. I want a dedicated, reliable, powerful yet somewhat inexpensive system that has a small footprint. Considering a MacBook with Final Cut Pro but that could get a bit pricey.

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You may want to re-consider using a laptop for that task. Usually laptops can't handle huge video/image file editing, you may want to use a desktop. The reason being is that desktops can handle more power. Don't go with a brand name computer, buy a clone computer that is upgradable. You can select every peripheral at a time, this way you an optimize every component. You do need to go with brand name parts, such as Intel, WesterDigital, ATI and so on. Let me know how it goes. zermenoj@yahoo.com

What is a good video editing laptop?

Ryan

I'm a college student, and I will need to run a video editing program on a computer, and its gonna need to be a laptop. I'll probably run Sony Vegas pro, on it. So I need to find something thats under 900 bucks that will get the job done without much lag. I've been looking into a few asus laptops but wanted to get a second opinion.

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I was oging to advise a mac, but your budget isn't good for that.

GO WITH THE ASUS models. you have good instincts my frined, the ASUS models are the best laptops on the market. there isn't even a debate when their name is in the ring.

The other brands, dell toshiba, hp sony, alienware, they all use ASUS componants in their highend laptops, so why pay the middle man? plus the ASYS laptops all come with a great 2 year parts andlabor warrenty plus a 1 years accidental spill warrenty.

If you haven't yet go to http://www.newegg.com and look for their best asus deals. they have several at your price range and will be perfect for video editing.

Before I go, please add me to oyur contacts list, when or if oyu reach level 4 I will do the same, but I'd like to have you be part of my rebellion on teaching those about the ASUS brand.

Join my ranks

Good luck

The rebellion is waiting

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