What is the best laptop for an architecture student?

shooda487

im an architecture student and need a desktop replacing laptop thats fast and able to handle architecture oriented programs (autocad, form z, adobe illustrator, inDesign, quark-xpress...)
i also have alot of mp3's + movies, to store/play (need 2 usbs , 2.0). i would also like to edit movies,(need a firewire port). and play heavyer games (GTA..) i hate pre-packaged multimedia programs that come with the computer because they usually suck and i never use them. i need a computer that can handle all of this and it must must run fast. PRICE is not such a big deal but id like to spend under or a bit over $1500. whats the best laptop for me.

Answer
you would have to get something at least a gig of ram maybe 60 or 80 gig hd also at least 1.5 gigaherts and a good video card. well alienware might be a bit over your price range but you can check some of those out. if your willing to sacrifice some of your gaming then you can take a look at dell laptops. specific models i dont know but your gonna need all those specs at least maybe more but if you up the specs it will raise the price lots. hope this helped

Architecture Student Looking For Best Bet (LAPTOP)?

Daniel

Hey guys, I'm currently enrolled in a graduate architecture program and was wondering if you had any recommendations - best price, most bang for my buck. I need something that is high performance, and will handle the likes of Autodesk 3DSMax, Revit, CAD, etc...

I've currently been looking at 2 different ASUS models, wondering if you could weigh in on either or any additional recommendations you might have. i'm currently leaning towards the first one, but am not opposed to spending more money. the 2nd just seems it may be a bit on the large side...needs to be somewhat portable, backlit keyboard would be nice too.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0335283

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0335285

Thanks in advance!
I have a macbook, and have looked at a macbook pro...don't get me wrong, i love apple, but i think for school, since i work solely in windows, i'd like a pc-based laptop, sorry should have specified.

Answer
Hey,
I'm starting my master studies in architecture this semester as well, and I thought about going with the asus g73jh for a while.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/asus-asus-17-3-laptop-featuring-intel-core-processor-i7-720qm-g73jh-rcnx09-black-g73jh-rcnx09/10138987.aspx?path=7ae164b5f229f1ec69a8822aff0ca552en02

((similar to your 2nd asus, without the bluray and a 1600x900 screen resolution))
Pros: The specs are pretty amazing considering the price (alienware with same specs = around 2500$).
Cons: it seems pretty large and heavy (+ its huge power brick)

I'm using programs like: CAD, Rhino, Vray, 3ds, Adobe, etc... (not sure if I really need a laptop as performant as this one, considering that lot of my friends own a macbook pro and have been doing well with it so far)

my first choice is now: Asus G51Jx-X1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220700
(1200$ on neweeg.com, 1300$ newegg.ca T_T)

the graphic card is not as good as the ati 5870; it has 4gb ram instead of 8gb; 500gb memory instead of 1to
but...!!!
i still think it has better balance than the G73jh between performance and mobility!

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