Laptop Reccomendations

[cali_hornhunter]

What does everyone use tech wise for computers for editing photos? I'm looking to upgrade and was seeing what other folks use? Main uses for it will be photo editing and E-scouting

 

[rlmmarine]

I went with a Samsung tablet years ago and haven't really missed a laptop since
200 dollars on amazon give them a try

 

[Apollo117]

If photo editing is all that you're using it for, you won't need much of a machine. I stick to 3 manufacturers in order of preference: Dell, Lenovo, HP.

I wouldn't settle for less than an Intel i5 processor, 8GB of RAM. Hard drive doesn't matter too much. I'd go for an SSD instead of a traditional HDD hard drive. If I went with a traditional hard drive it wouldn't be slower than 7200 RPMs.

A decent graphics card would help quite a bit with video editing. Nvidia makes good graphics cards.

Your budget has a huge impact on what components you in it. Do you have a real need for a laptop instead of a desktop? On average you can get a more powerful PC for less money in a desktop verses a laptop.

 

[rgrx1276]

If money is no object and you're up to the task of learning a new operating system I HIGHLY suggest a Mac Pro. It took me about 2 months to become proficient with one after having used a microsoft system since 1992. Been using apple products since 2010 and have not looked back.

 

[Apollo117]

If money is no object and you're up to the task of learning a new operating system I HIGHLY suggest a Mac Pro. It took me about 2 months to become proficient with one after having used a microsoft system since 1992. Been using apple products since 2010 and have not looked back.

Apple makes great products and it shows in their prices. Most major software companies offer their software in a Mac compatible version too. I know several folks who use a Mac for image intensive work.

I never would, because I could build two powerful PC's for the price of a Mac.

 

[tems908]

After my second windows computer died in a 5 year span I switched to a Macbook Pro and haven't looked back. If this one ever dies I will definitely buy another Macbook Pro. A saying I have read alot, especially on hunting/camping forums is "buy once, cry once," that also applies to large purchases. It is a steep initial investment but so far my mac has outlasted 2 windows laptops I had.

 

[rgrx1276]

After my second windows computer died in a 5 year span I switched to a Macbook Pro and haven't looked back. If this one ever dies I will definitely buy another Macbook Pro. A saying I have read alot, especially on hunting/camping forums is "buy once, cry once," that also applies to large purchases. It is a steep initial investment but so far my mac has outlasted 2 windows laptops I had.

Ended up gifting my MBP to a friend in need. 6 years of traveling overseas back and forth and it had never let me down. Wiped the hard drive and installed a new heat sink and it's still kicking along at 8+ years... Never had that kind of luck with anything from HP, Lenovo, or the other brand names, etc....

 

[rgrx1276]

Apple makes great products and it shows in their prices. Most major software companies offer their software in a Mac compatible version too. I know several folks who use a Mac for image intensive work.

I never would, because I could build two powerful PC's for the price of a Mac.

Yes they are expensive, but I paid essentially 150.00 per year of service and the computer OS was still blazing fast when I gave it to a friend.

 

[gdpolk]

Look to Apple products for this. They are and have been for the past 20 years the preferred platform for those doing a lot of multimedia stuff. They are not inexpensive on the front end but they are extremely well built machines. They don’t bog down with viruses like PCs do and they automatically sync with pretty much everything which is wonderful to not have to load drivers and have things sync to the telephone and what not. I reluctantly bought my MacBook almost 11 years ago for school. It was so expensive I almost skipped over it. That said in 11 years next month I have had exactly 3 maintenance issues.
1) I had some sort of software glitch or something and a pop up window asked if I wanted to fix it manually or have the computer fix it automatically. I clicked automatically and in 2 minutes it was resolved.
2) At 9 years in without updating the operating system once it started to be slow on some websites and occasionally some of the features for websites were getting kind of glitchy. I took it into an Apple store where they recommended going to the new operating system for all sorts of techy reasons that I don’t remember. I paid them to update it and picked it up the next morning. It’s been lightning fast and glitch free ever since.
3) When they updated the operating system I also had them replace the battery. After 9 years of daily use the lithium battery had worn down to only hold a charge for about half as long as normal. Since it was there anyway I got that updated...which would have needed done on ANY computer that old except the Apple store actually had batteries that would fit. Lots of other companies change their hardware fit so often that it would have been difficult to find a 9-year old computer battery through the manufacturer.

Given the longevity and overall quality of their products. If/when my decade old laptop ever dies, I will be going back to Apple for computers. I likely will not do another laptop now that I’m out of school but either way if I get another computer it will be an Apple of some variety

 

[bsnedeker]

Don't drink the Apple cool aid... Ridiculously overpriced hardware. It is a complete myth that Apple products are better for media editing. This was true as little as 5 years ago, but no longer. I use my Lenovo Thinkpad for exactly what you do, it's awesome, costs half what a MacBook costs, AND HAS PORTS SO YOU CAN PLUG STUFF IN!!! Being able to plug stuff into your laptop is an amazing invention that Apple has yet to see the value of.

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[NevadaZielmeister]

I love my MacBook Pro. It is easy to use and I don't have to worry that much about viruses. All of my other laptops (HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc.) always had issues with malware and such. And those machines were slowed by the anti-virus software. The MacBook Pro really obviated the need for anti-virus software. Also, the Unix based systems are more stable that the DOS based platforms, they always were.

Relieve yourself of the headaches and get an Apple. Their value is a long term investment that you will never regret. But don't just take our word for it, here is a review website comparing and contrasting all of the Laptop Manufacturers: Laptop Customer Service and Tech Support: 2018 Ratings and Reviews . The reason why? You can understand the customer service agents, as they are US based. If you want to try and understand Indian (dot, not feathers) and/or Tagalog, get another manufacturer's laptop.

 

[Apollo117]

I'm curious if the folks commenting that a Mac solved all of their computing woes are comparing a $500 Windows PC to a $2,000 Mac. Not exactly a fair comparison. Maybe y'all did have a $2,000 Windows PC before you bought your Mac. I doubt it.

Compare a $2,000 Windows laptop to a comparably priced Mac. You'll find that the features are similar.

I agree with bsnedeker, it's a myth that Apple products are magically better at multimedia. This doesn't even make sense. A Mac would use most of the same software for multimedia work as a Windows PC.

Yes, there are more viruses for Windows products. Guess what? The dominant operating system for most businesses, where most of the data worth stealing is, is Windows. It makes sense for someone to write a virus for Windows instead of Apple. It's casting a wider net.

Sorry if this comes across as heated. I've heard the same myths perpetuated during my IT career with no merit to back them up. It gets old.

By the way, I'm not a Microsoft fanboy. Farthest from it. I make it my life's work to legally avoid Microsoft's licensing fees.

 

[Trial153]

No comment on video editing, just a general observation in our daily use of both personal and business laptops, desktops, tablets and phones. We have found longer usability and less degradation from apple. In fact it hasn’t even been close.

 

[cali_hornhunter]

Thanks for all the replies apprecriate the input I'm kinda in between a dell or Mac biggest this is price difference

 

[Owenst7]

"Comparing" two compilations of hardware based on the operations of two different operating systems tells me all I need to know about the comprehension level of the person making the comparison. You can run pretty much any OS on pretty much any hardware. A hardware failure has nothing to do with an OS, and visa-versa. Saying that a "Windows" machine broke is like saying that your Chevy sucks because the Goodyear tires went flat .

I've built most of my performance machines and prefer to run Linux or certain versions of Windows. Apple's software is a pain in the ass to do more advanced operations with. They are good machines if you are a user with limited experience, especially if building your own is beyond your skill set. You will however pay 2-3 times as much money for equal performance.

Most of my beater laptops have been Dells. I had one that lasted about 7 years and a second that is still running at 9 years. The batteries are about $25 on eBay.

I've never seen a Mac on a construction site if that tells you anything about durability.

I've never used anti-virus software and never had a virus...primarily run Windows. You don't magically get a virus, you have to run a .exe. Quit downloading porn software and torrents and you won't get viruses. A long lost friend sends you a suspicious email with an attachment, don't open it. Would you eat mysterious food that just appeared in your fridge one day?

 

[Trial153]

"Comparing" two compilations of hardware based on the operations of two different operating systems tells me all I need to know about the comprehension level of the person making the comparison. You can run pretty much any OS on pretty much any hardware. A hardware failure has nothing to do with an OS, and visa-versa. Saying that a "Windows" machine broke is like saying that your Chevy sucks because the Goodyear tires went flat .

I've built most of my performance machines and prefer to run Linux or certain versions of Windows. Apple's software is a pain in the ass to do more advanced operations with. They are good machines if you are a user with limited experience, especially if building your own is beyond your skill set. You will however pay 2-3 times as much money for equal performance.

Most of my beater laptops have been Dells. I had one that lasted about 7 years and a second that is still running at 9 years. The batteries are about $25 on eBay.

I've never seen a Mac on a construction site if that tells you anything about durability.

I've never used anti-virus software and never had a virus...primarily run Windows. You don't magically get a virus, you have to run a .exe. Quit downloading porn software and torrents and you won't get viruses. A long lost friend sends you a suspicious email with an attachment, don't open it. Would you eat mysterious food that just appeared in your fridge one day?

Bit condescending, eh?

 

[Owenst7]

Bit condescending, eh?

Is there something I said that is not factual?

I'm an engineer, not a politician.

 

[Trial153]

Is there something I said that is not factual?

I'm an engineer, not a politician.

I can think of a third choice.

 

[Owenst7]

I can think of a third choice.

Good for you.