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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.
Answer
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.
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 kind of laptop is ideal for an artist on the run?
J
Something that is capable of running good photo-editing software, or maybe even video editing software. It could be something lightweight or cheap. What kind of software do you recommend for photo or video editing?
Answer
I suggest either a MacBook or MacBook Pro. Visit apple.com for details on the specifications of those computers. All MacBooks & MacBook Pros come with iPhoto, iMovie and iDVD to allow you edit photos, movies and videos right out of the box. Those are very good programs to start with. Most people in the art, video, photography and design industries use Macs. Macs were designed for artists!!!
The MacBook is the mainstream level laptop, and it gives you a better bang for your buck. The MacBook Pro is the professional laptop line, and it's more expensive. But it has a dedicated graphics card, larger screen and a larger hard drive, which can come in handy for video and photo editing. But which one you get depends on your budget and aspirations. If you plan to do this stuff professionally, I say go with the MacBook Pro. If this is just a hobby and you want to save money, go with the MacBook. Also, today's Intel-based Macs are all capable of running Windows as well (but you have to supply your own copy of Windows). Macs run most graphics software very smoothly. I have a MacBook Pro and I haven't regretted buying it, it's an amazing computer!!!
If you don't want to get a Mac, I suggest checking out the HP or Dell brands. I have had good experience with both.
Final Cut Pro is also a good video editing program, but it's a bit more expensive and has a steeper learning curve. But I believe Final Cut Pro is what the pros use. There are some other good ones as well, here is a site with a breakdown and comparison of features: http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
For photo editing, the industry standard is Adobe Photoshop. It is expensive, but if you plan to do this professionally, look at it as an investment into your future.
Another good photo editing tool is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, it's cheaper than Photoshop and I think it's very slick. Also, Lightroom was developed specifically for professional photographers. So it's worth checking out!
I suggest either a MacBook or MacBook Pro. Visit apple.com for details on the specifications of those computers. All MacBooks & MacBook Pros come with iPhoto, iMovie and iDVD to allow you edit photos, movies and videos right out of the box. Those are very good programs to start with. Most people in the art, video, photography and design industries use Macs. Macs were designed for artists!!!
The MacBook is the mainstream level laptop, and it gives you a better bang for your buck. The MacBook Pro is the professional laptop line, and it's more expensive. But it has a dedicated graphics card, larger screen and a larger hard drive, which can come in handy for video and photo editing. But which one you get depends on your budget and aspirations. If you plan to do this stuff professionally, I say go with the MacBook Pro. If this is just a hobby and you want to save money, go with the MacBook. Also, today's Intel-based Macs are all capable of running Windows as well (but you have to supply your own copy of Windows). Macs run most graphics software very smoothly. I have a MacBook Pro and I haven't regretted buying it, it's an amazing computer!!!
If you don't want to get a Mac, I suggest checking out the HP or Dell brands. I have had good experience with both.
Final Cut Pro is also a good video editing program, but it's a bit more expensive and has a steeper learning curve. But I believe Final Cut Pro is what the pros use. There are some other good ones as well, here is a site with a breakdown and comparison of features: http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
For photo editing, the industry standard is Adobe Photoshop. It is expensive, but if you plan to do this professionally, look at it as an investment into your future.
Another good photo editing tool is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, it's cheaper than Photoshop and I think it's very slick. Also, Lightroom was developed specifically for professional photographers. So it's worth checking out!
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