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New Computer, what to get?

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As someone who spends quite a bit of time with the Adobe Creative Suite software (especially now that I shoot in RAW instead of JPEG) on my MacBook Pro, I absolutely hate the Windows interface and design of creative software (but most of all the AdobeCS programs). Overall, creative software seems to just be so much more organized and well-designed than in the Windows world. I will go out of my way to avoid using any Adobe CS programs on Windows if I can help it. If you will be spending a lot of time in creative software, the switch to Mac is definitely worth it.
 
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OSUScoonie12;1765516; said:
I've always had the best luck with HP laptops. They make some pretty high performance laptops as well, which of course are all customizable and you can add/upgrade what you want in them.
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I had huge power issues with mine and it spent months in the shop for the same stupid connector/battery burnout issues every time. There seemed to be a bunch of similar reports from other HP users at the time. My last laptop, though, was a refurb Gateway from TigerDirect that served extraordinarily well and is just now crumbling. Very pleased with the punch for the price on that one. I suspect they set it up better than the original.

Must say, though... I just bought way too much computer from iBUYPOWER - a full size tower that I could live in if need be, i7 930, Radeon 5770, SSD drive that boots before I even reach the power button... When I get this thing fully configured, it might go so fast I end up in next week ahead of schedule. Happy camper and I am glad I went this route even though the I am still going to have to figure out a mobile system. Maybe one of the tablets coming out this winter plus LogMeIn? Wonder how good that program really is...
 
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Can't believe no one has posted it yet, the answer to a new computer is obvious!

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Get this one!
 
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Deety;1765751; said:
I had huge power issues with mine and it spent months in the shop for the same stupid connector/battery burnout issues every time. There seemed to be a bunch of similar reports from other HP users at the time. My last laptop, though, was a refurb Gateway from TigerDirect that served extraordinarily well and is just now crumbling. Very pleased with the punch for the price on that one. I suspect they set it up better than the original.

Must say, though... I just bought way too much computer from iBUYPOWER - a full size tower that I could live in if need be, i7 930, Radeon 5770, SSD drive that boots before I even reach the power button... When I get this thing fully configured, it might go so fast I end up in next week ahead of schedule. Happy camper and I am glad I went this route even though the I am still going to have to figure out a mobile system. Maybe one of the tablets coming out this winter plus LogMeIn? Wonder how good that program really is...
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I use LogMeIn for both work and play. We use it at work to remote into Dr Offices PCs that aren't on our network to use RemoteAssist. I also use it to logon to my home desktop workstation where all my media files are stored to keep me busy throughout the day.

As for laptops, yes HP is one of the better laptop producers out there. I personally like Dell because i've never had issues with them as far as customer support in the past (well my family hasn't). I build my own desktops but I generally just find the best bang/buck for a laptop when I purchase. Got a great deal on a Dell Inspiron recently so grabbed it before it sold out and I needed one rather quickly in a bind so didn't want to order one online.

Asus seems to be current pick for most "hardcore" pc goers. From what I understand, is that most manufacturers just use the same parts Asus uses they just stick their name brand on it and overcharge you.

I'd say if you don't feel very comfortable with techy troubleshooting then go with Dell/HP for the customer support. If you can pretty much fix any PC issue on your own, perhaps look at an Asus?
 
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