Looking for recommendation on laptop

[SamanthaW]

Hi Brian, I am wondering if you could let me know if this would be a good enough laptop for editing?  I know at least 32GB is recommended, so hopeful this would be powerful enough for photoshop. 

[Brian]

I'd SKIP this laptop completely.

Why? Because the Video Card is WOEFULLY UNDER-POWERED FOR TODAY'S MODERN PHOTOSHOP. You want a NVIDIA RTX 4070 or NVIDIA RTX 4080 with at least 8GB of dedicated Video RAM. Also, the screen isn't IPS based.

It sounds like you are on a limited budget. Please-please-please keep saving. Because if you buy something that "you can afford," you are going to be replacing this model within a year or so. I hate wasting money on technology. Buy it Right, But it Once!

This Lenovo Laptop is what you are looking for.

Here are the specs:

Notice how the Tech Info specifically mentions IPS multiple times? There is a reason for this, because they are a better and higher-end screen that costs more to make. Why is IPS such a big deal? An IPS Screen has consistent colors, contrast, sharpness, brightness and has a greater viewing angle which makes it better for editing photos and video. Since you are here asking about that laptop, chances are you are into editing photos. 

Now if you are determined to buy that laptop, I'D HIGHLY RECOMMEND AN EXTERNAL SCREEN and to start saving for the next laptop you are going to buy within 18-24 months. Or sooner. Or, if you want to throw money away, send it to me, I take donations.

[SamanthaW]

I am not committed to buying that specific one at all! Being in Canada the USD to CAD exchange rate is killer so was hoping to find something I could purchase in Canada and not from the US, but I will see if I can find that Lenovo one in Canada! Thank you so much for the help! 

 

[Brian]

Yeah, use those specs as a guide. Good Luck!!