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lodi781 · 01-01-2009, 06:34 PM

I own a pavilion 17", and the thing is finally dieing, aside from weighing a ton (9pounds). I want something small to take into the field, just so I can download my pics and take a good look at them. No heavy editing. I'll run elements, just to convert raw images, but portability is the key here. Liked the toshiba s series, as it's thin. The lenovos are nice too. The hp's seem a little thick, but could work. .....any suggestions..oh, I want a pc machine, as I don't feel like getting all new programs for a mac.....

DonRicklin · 01-01-2009, 06:46 PM

Well you could get a Mac and dual boot. Basic programs on the MacOS and other stuff you have on the PC side. I here Vista runs real nice on a MacIntel Core 2 Duo! Some programs, like Lightroom, you can just download the Mac version and use the same Serial Number, no sweat! You do use LR for your raw shooting, don't you?

Don

lodi781 · 01-01-2009, 07:30 PM

^^ That's a whole 'nother story. I use elements right now ( new to the whole editing thing) and was wondering if I should use LR, or just get cs4...( I have CS# that a friend gave me, but it wont install on my new machine, it's only on my old machine)

DonRicklin · 01-01-2009, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by lodi781

^^ That's a whole 'nother story. I use elements right now ( new to the whole editing thing) and was wondering if I should use LR, or just get cs4...( I have CS# that a friend gave me, but it wont install on my new machine, it's only on my old machine)

Well, I think LR will be well worth trying for you, if you haven't. 30day free trial (full version) if you haven't before. If you did try 1.x, you get another try at 2.x!

Don

ftpaddict · 01-01-2009, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by DonRicklin

Well you could get a Mac and dual boot. Basic programs on the MacOS and other stuff you have on the PC side. I here Vista runs real nice on a MacIntel Core 2 Duo! Some programs, like Lightroom, you can just download the Mac version and use the same Serial Number, no sweat! You do use LR for your raw shooting, don't you?

Don

Why waste time dual-booting, when you can save time and money by buying a regular non-Apple laptop?

If you're out for portability, get a netbook.

(MSI Wind U100 would be my heart-felt recommendation. I've had the opportunity to play with every single type of netbook currently on the market. It has a 10" screen, and if you grab the 6-cell battery you'll have 7 hours of autonomy on that puppy.)

If slim and stylish is your thing, go for the Sony Vaio CS Series

I also happen to like Lenovo designs very much.

lodi781 · 01-01-2009, 08:48 PM

I was looking at the lenovos. But then, after fishing around the review sites, i ame across the HP elitebook. Yes, the one I want is about 1500$, but thats 300 more than the lenovo u or w series, and is built to military specs. Plus, it comes with DOD approved deletion software. When you delete a file, it's gone forever. It's extremely rugged too, and cost 500 less than a comparable mac. I would like to get my hands on one first just to check it out.....we'll see I guess.....

01-01-2009, 06:34 PM	#1
lodi781 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern CT Posts: 219	Looking for a new laptop.... I own a pavilion 17", and the thing is finally dieing, aside from weighing a ton (9pounds). I want something small to take into the field, just so I can download my pics and take a good look at them. No heavy editing. I'll run elements, just to convert raw images, but portability is the key here. Liked the toshiba s series, as it's thin. The lenovos are nice too. The hp's seem a little thick, but could work. .....any suggestions..oh, I want a pc machine, as I don't feel like getting all new programs for a mac.....

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01-01-2009, 06:46 PM	#2
DonRicklin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 29	Well you could get a Mac and dual boot. Basic programs on the MacOS and other stuff you have on the PC side. I here Vista runs real nice on a MacIntel Core 2 Duo! Some programs, like Lightroom, you can just download the Mac version and use the same Serial Number, no sweat! You do use LR for your raw shooting, don't you? Don

01-01-2009, 07:30 PM	#3
lodi781 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern CT Posts: 219 Original Poster	^^ That's a whole 'nother story. I use elements right now ( new to the whole editing thing) and was wondering if I should use LR, or just get cs4...( I have CS# that a friend gave me, but it wont install on my new machine, it's only on my old machine)

01-01-2009, 07:43 PM	#4
DonRicklin Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 29	Originally posted by lodi781 ^^ That's a whole 'nother story. I use elements right now ( new to the whole editing thing) and was wondering if I should use LR, or just get cs4...( I have CS# that a friend gave me, but it wont install on my new machine, it's only on my old machine) Well, I think LR will be well worth trying for you, if you haven't. 30day free trial (full version) if you haven't before. If you did try 1.x, you get another try at 2.x! Don

01-01-2009, 07:53 PM	#5
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by DonRicklin Well you could get a Mac and dual boot. Basic programs on the MacOS and other stuff you have on the PC side. I here Vista runs real nice on a MacIntel Core 2 Duo! Some programs, like Lightroom, you can just download the Mac version and use the same Serial Number, no sweat! You do use LR for your raw shooting, don't you? Don Why waste time dual-booting, when you can save time and money by buying a regular non-Apple laptop? If you're out for portability, get a netbook. (MSI Wind U100 would be my heart-felt recommendation. I've had the opportunity to play with every single type of netbook currently on the market. It has a 10" screen, and if you grab the 6-cell battery you'll have 7 hours of autonomy on that puppy.) If slim and stylish is your thing, go for the Sony Vaio CS Series I also happen to like Lenovo designs very much.

01-01-2009, 08:48 PM	#6
lodi781 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern CT Posts: 219 Original Poster	I was looking at the lenovos. But then, after fishing around the review sites, i ame across the HP elitebook. Yes, the one I want is about 1500$, but thats 300 more than the lenovo u or w series, and is built to military specs. Plus, it comes with DOD approved deletion software. When you delete a file, it's gone forever. It's extremely rugged too, and cost 500 less than a comparable mac. I would like to get my hands on one first just to check it out.....we'll see I guess.....

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