DejaBlue

i'm a student and looking for a new laptop computer. i've never used a laptop at all. i always had a desktop. what are some good quality laptops for a student majoring in graphic design and need lots of storage for software?

twmiller

Humm - graphic design -

1st suggestion - there should be someone on campus (faculty) that might have some good suggestions.

2 - To be safe, go with a name brand. Hit CNET and look at some reviews. HP has been a popular laptop brand for a while now.

3 - if you think that you will have some programs that require some major processing power, you might want to get something like a 2.0 dual core CPU. I have a 1.73 dual, and I run some intensive recording programs with no issues.

4 - if it has Vista, at least 2 gigs ram - do not get less.

5 - I would get the biggest HD you can. I have a 105 Gig, trust me - you want something larger.

If you have the cash, get the best laptop you can afford. CNET is a good place to start when looking at reviews.

With that being said, I really like my HP dv6000, although the HD seems a little small.

zumpen

Originally Posted by DejaBlue

i'm a student and looking for a new laptop computer. i've never used a laptop at all. i always had a desktop. what are some good quality laptops for a student majoring in graphic design and need lots of storage for software?

Dell will replace their M90 with a M6300 in a short time. I think both of them will do the job for you
(M4300 is already available)

/zumpen

hstn

You might check if your school has a computer purchase program that can garner you a good discount.

patrickj

If graphics is your thing, you may also want to at least look at Macs. Pricy, but the clear leader for graphic apps for a long, long time now.

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