Laptop Question

[blueamrich]

Hi! I'm looking to buy a laptop that I can use for organizing photos and quick editing while I'm traveling. I have a PC desktop that will still be my primary computer when I'm home. What do you think of this laptop? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702433-REG/asus_fx507zm_bs74_tuf_i7_12700h_16gb_1tb.html

 

Thank you so much for your help!

[Brian]

It should be fine for what you are looking to do. Out of all the specs, I'm not liking the 3060 video card, and prefer a 3070...but overall, it's fine for the short term. When I look to buy things, I have a 5 year time-frame in mind, or longer, so I tend to buy bigger.  That laptop should get you 24-36 months of usage.

Enjoy your purchase.

 

Here's one I would buy today:

ASUS 17.3" Republic of Gamers Strix Scar 17 Gaming Laptop

[blueamrich]

Thank you so much! That's really helpful info! The one you linked to looks like a great machine. My only hesitation would be whether 17.3" is going to drive me crazy carrying around for travel. I wonder if I can find something smaller with a better video card?

[Brian]

That's going to be tough. The reason is the heat dissipation, it's easier with a larger laptop. That being said, there are exceptions to every rule. See if you can find a 15" or 16" Laptop. "Editing Photos" and "Traveling" should not occupy the same thought, let alone be in the same sentence.

Oh, a smaller laptop that has the same specs, expect to pay for it. I'd target your budget being around $3000.