I'm a college student and want something that I can get my laptop out easily. Also not to big I'm a small girl
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You need to be aware of the dimensions of your laptop. I know your model is a 17" display, but that usually does not mean that your laptop is 17" wide.
I like the "Targus CityGear" line of backpacks, but since your a woman you might enjoy something more slimline. This company "Tamrac" makes packs and backpacks mainly for professional photographers, but they have a line of womens backpacks as well. Take a look here http://www.provantage.com/tamrac-15002-black~7TAMR009.htm
For the most part I stick to the usual "JanSport" line of bags, but if you are looking for fashion then try some of the links on this page http://ask.metafilter.com/28347/Where-to-find-a-sleek-laptop-backpack
You need to be aware of the dimensions of your laptop. I know your model is a 17" display, but that usually does not mean that your laptop is 17" wide.
I like the "Targus CityGear" line of backpacks, but since your a woman you might enjoy something more slimline. This company "Tamrac" makes packs and backpacks mainly for professional photographers, but they have a line of womens backpacks as well. Take a look here http://www.provantage.com/tamrac-15002-black~7TAMR009.htm
For the most part I stick to the usual "JanSport" line of bags, but if you are looking for fashion then try some of the links on this page http://ask.metafilter.com/28347/Where-to-find-a-sleek-laptop-backpack
What would the best laptop choice be for a photography student at the Art Institute of Philadelphia?
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I'm starting classes at the Art Instutute of Philadelphia in less than week and I have yet to buy a laptop. Not too smart, I know. But I was just wondering if anybody had gone there or to any of the Art Institutes for photography. I'm not sure if I should get a mac or if I would be ok with a pc, probably dell. I totally appreciate any input!
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Well, the Art Institutes use Mac - All of them. Me, I prefer PC but as a Linux user, both suck in different ways. Contrary to popular belief among "artists", Mac isn't all it's cracked up to be, and there is nothing about Mac that makes it more suited to art or artists.
http://www.mac-sucks.com/switch_why.php
To answer your question, get a laptop that has the features suited to 2D and 3D graphics. I use a Lenovo ideapad y510 w/ 4GB of RAM, an intel core2 duo processor with the nvidia GeForce 8600M graphics card (way better than the intel graphics card), running vista home premium. It's not top shelf, but it works well and cost me just under $1,000. It has enough memory allocation to allow me to manipulate several images at the same time in photoshop CS3 - which is about all I care about.
Since AI uses Mac, most of their instruction will apply to Mac, especially for keyboard shortcuts. The issues with differences wouldn't bother me as I have grown accustomed to how to get around photoshop using PC and corresponding functionality through Mac. I'm just not going to go out of my way to switch to Mac because the school I go to uses it when I know how to work with my PC just fine. I don't think it'd be that big a deal though, to be honest. Instructors often give instruction mentioning both PC and Mac functions. The most important part is, get a laptop which works best for you.
AGAIN, there is NOTHING that makes Mac more suited to artists or photographers. Seriously. Don't fall for that nonsense. Cameras and computers are tools. If you can't get around a computer unless it's a Mac, I doubt you're a very good photographer or artist. Sorry, I felt the need to add this because of all the, "yeah definitely Mac because it's for artists" answers. Jesus.
Well, the Art Institutes use Mac - All of them. Me, I prefer PC but as a Linux user, both suck in different ways. Contrary to popular belief among "artists", Mac isn't all it's cracked up to be, and there is nothing about Mac that makes it more suited to art or artists.
http://www.mac-sucks.com/switch_why.php
To answer your question, get a laptop that has the features suited to 2D and 3D graphics. I use a Lenovo ideapad y510 w/ 4GB of RAM, an intel core2 duo processor with the nvidia GeForce 8600M graphics card (way better than the intel graphics card), running vista home premium. It's not top shelf, but it works well and cost me just under $1,000. It has enough memory allocation to allow me to manipulate several images at the same time in photoshop CS3 - which is about all I care about.
Since AI uses Mac, most of their instruction will apply to Mac, especially for keyboard shortcuts. The issues with differences wouldn't bother me as I have grown accustomed to how to get around photoshop using PC and corresponding functionality through Mac. I'm just not going to go out of my way to switch to Mac because the school I go to uses it when I know how to work with my PC just fine. I don't think it'd be that big a deal though, to be honest. Instructors often give instruction mentioning both PC and Mac functions. The most important part is, get a laptop which works best for you.
AGAIN, there is NOTHING that makes Mac more suited to artists or photographers. Seriously. Don't fall for that nonsense. Cameras and computers are tools. If you can't get around a computer unless it's a Mac, I doubt you're a very good photographer or artist. Sorry, I felt the need to add this because of all the, "yeah definitely Mac because it's for artists" answers. Jesus.
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