Oh man, here I've been focusing on the RAM, & HD specs and didn't notice screen type. Doh! Yes, photo editing will happen, screen matters. So, thank you for that!
But, now I'm doubting a laptop all together. I know desktop is preferred, due to inconsistent lighting when editing on laptop, but I was looking at convenience of editing on the go. Only 3-5 years though? Ugh. To click "buy" or not? More thinking today...
Thank you for your wealth of knowledge! I'm glad I started a new thread, even with the others that are out there.