Jackie Matthews Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Hi there There's a possibility that I may be in the lucky position to upgrade my laptop soon. I've always wanted an imac. Why? Probably because so many people rave about them and for no other reason. I have an ipad and an iphone and I love the clarity that the screen gives. I have never used an imac before so this makes me unsure - I'm just getting to grips with everything photography, I don't want to learn a new way of using a computer too. I've just read another thread about pc recommendations and I see that you have suggested the ASUS as above. The ips screen feature - does this mean that the screen can be tilted to any angle and it will give consistent viewing results? I know on my current laptop that if I have it tilted away from me while editing everything looks dark and saturated and when I view it on my ipad it's invariably less saturated and dull. I know it's not recommended to edit on a laptop but that's what I use so if this is what this ips feature offers then I'm going to look into getting one of those Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 52 minutes ago, Jackie Matthews said: The ips screen feature - does this mean that the screen can be tilted to any angle and it will give consistent viewing results? That's correct. I have the very ASUS laptop that Brian recommends (well, a slightly older version) and the screen is very good, for a laptop. However, if you want the very best in screen options, don't go for a laptop or a Mac. Desktop screens are the way to go (you can plug one into a laptop, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 IPS screens give better viewing angles and are more consistent color wise from edge to edge. But you still have the angle problem that you are describing. That's why I don't recommend laptops for photo-editing. But people are so damn determined to use a laptop, and I've given up trying to persuade people...it's a waste of time and energy. Its better to use an external display, which will remain at a single viewing angle, and be in an environment that has consistent ambient light. Basically, you turn your laptop into a desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Matthews Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 10 hours ago, Damien Symonds said: That's correct. I have the very ASUS laptop that Brian recommends (well, a slightly older version) and the screen is very good, for a laptop. However, if you want the very best in screen options, don't go for a laptop or a Mac. Desktop screens are the way to go (you can plug one into a laptop, of course). If you use a desktop screen though and have it angled differently isn't that the same as angling a laptop screen or are they made differently? So if I was to replace my laptop with 'any' laptop, this would be a good choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Matthews Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 9 hours ago, Brian said: IPS screens give better viewing angles and are more consistent color wise from edge to edge. But you still have the angle problem that you are describing. That's why I don't recommend laptops for photo-editing. But people are so damn determined to use a laptop, and I've given up trying to persuade people...it's a waste of time and energy. Its better to use an external display, which will remain at a single viewing angle, and be in an environment that has consistent ambient light. Basically, you turn your laptop into a desktop. I do have a quite decent screen I could use attached to my laptop, maybe I'll see if I can connect the two somehow. Thanks for the reply though. I don's suppose you know the optimal angle that laptop screens work at do you? Or where in all the bumpf of info the manufacturer supplies where I might find such an answer? I guess if I keep the screen at a consistently correct level that would be an option (although seeing as I've been given the opportunity to have a new laptop I may just take it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 50 minutes ago, Jackie Matthews said: If you use a desktop screen though and have it angled differently isn't that the same as angling a laptop screen or are they made differently? So if I was to replace my laptop with 'any' laptop, this would be a good choice? Of course your desktop screen must be IPS. Angles aren't a problem with IPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Please buy this Acratech Viewing Gauge for $14.95. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/650472-REG ----- Here is how you use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Matthews Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 10 hours ago, Brian said: Please buy this Acratech Viewing Gauge for $14.95. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/650472-REG ----- Here is how you use it. Perfect, thank you 11 hours ago, Damien Symonds said: Of course your desktop screen must be IPS. Angles aren't a problem with IPS. OK thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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