Looking for a new computer

[Gemma Schaefer]

Hi,

I hope I am asking this in the right place.

I really need a new computer. At the moment I have an HP laptop and it is on its way out.

I would probably prefer to stay with PC but wouldn't rule out a mac.

I have PS CS6 and I would like to be able to continue to use that (dont know if it makes a difference).

I could have a desktop, (although I would probably still need a laptop for IPS sales sessions) so I dont know if I would be better just getting a laptop and an external monitor? I dont have a particular budget in mind because i want to get something decent but would prefer not to completely break the bank.

what should I be looking for in terms of memory etc? I have no idea about technology so any advice would be really appreciated.

Thanks so much

 

[Brian]

I'm a Mac Guy and I can't in good conscious recommend a Mac Laptop for photo-editing. The reason? Cost. You start at the $2500 model, and configure things. By the time you are done, you are around $3600-$4000, which is INSANE to spend on a laptop. No, the $1300 MacBooks really won't cut it over the long term.

• As far as a Windows Laptop, I'd get this one:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1183450-REG/asus_gl552vw_dh71_i7_6700hq_16gb_1tb_windows_10_64_960m_15_6.html

 

• For a Windows Desktop, I'd look at the Dell XPS 8900:

http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-8900-desktop/pd?oc=fdcwgsk105b&model_id=xps-8900-desktop

• ...and this monitor to go with it:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017MXNWLG/ref=twister_B016V3S1SM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[Gemma Schaefer]

Awesome thanks for getting back to me

This may be a dumb question...but I will ask anyway! Can I use that laptop with the external monitor or would that not work or be a stupid idea? I was just thinking that way I would have a laptop to take to my IPS sessions but I think it is better to edit on a monitor rather than a laptop screen because you don't have the changing angle etc?!

Do you happen to have a link (like a checklist) of what I should be looking for ?

Thanks again

[Damien Symonds]

28 minutes ago, Gemma Schaefer said:

I think it is better to edit on a monitor rather than a laptop screen because you don't have the changing angle etc?

The laptop that Brian linked you to has an IPS screen (I own the same laptop, it's awesome) so angles aren't an issue.

However, yes, running an external monitor off a laptop is great.

[Brian]

Running an external monitor off a laptop is ideal.