Best laptop for Graphic Design student?

blueyedang

What would be the best kind of laptop for me going into a graphic design major? I need a laptop that will be able to keep up with the major programs I will need to use including Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator on top of Microsoft Office.

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do not believe the statement that says "most design programs use mac" or "mac shows true colors"
they are NOT true and are biased

i have noticed that kind of answers from very young graphic designers that believe that anything that is trendy is the only solution. i actually remeber reading something a designer wannabe posted somplace that said smth like "i do design, so its just mac for me, windows doesn`t have it, sorry"

that is brainwashing, sorry! ALL the design softwares work perfectly fine on Windows (those that matter would be the Adobe Suite, QuarkXpress & corel), just check their websites. Quark was the only one designed for MAC, and by that time most newspapers switched to mac, because PageMaker wasn`t so advanced. But ever since PageMaker became InDesign, that reason exists no more. However, mac gained a "title" as being "design oriented" (mostle because all design agencies owned macs...) and guess what, mac users are conservative too ;)

look at this statistics: http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_os.asp
i wouldn`t say that 85% windows users compare to ~8% MAC users, would they? there must be a resons ppl still choose windows, right?

as for the laptop question:
try to find one with a good processor (intel core 2 duo or above), 4GB RAM at least, an Nvidia video card & a screen resolution as big as possible (1600x1200 or more if you can find). Brand doesn`t really matter.

Good luck

Plz recommend a laptop configurations for a graphic design student ?

Jason

Processor : i3
RAM : 4 GB
HDD : 500 GB
VGA : 1 GB

is this configuration enough for a graphic design student (beginner) ? if it is not plz recommend the suitable configurations. Thanks in advance :)

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Not going to work with your specifications. For graphics & gaming I recommend desktops(Because I have experience). Laptops are built for portability and daily stuffs. Not that laptops cannot do, they can, but not as efficiently as desktops.
My Recommendations:
Processor : i5 (3GHz or higher)
RAM : 4GB
HDD: 500GB (recommended 1TB)
Graphics : 1GB min
CPU : 64bit

FIND A SYSTEM YOURSELF HERE (assuming Autodesk Maya being most used designing software, it must have recommended specs)
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/syscert?id=18844534&siteID=123112

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Which of these three laptops works best for a graphic design student?

Yukina

I'm a graphic design student and i'm choosing between these three laptops:

HP - Pavilion Laptop with Intel® Coreâ¢2 Duo Processor T6400
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9167652&st=dv5-1235&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218041150023#tabbed-customerreviews

Acer Aspire AS5735-6694 Notebook PC
http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4369209&sku=A180-15601&srkey=a180-15601

HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Notebook PC
http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4373035&sku=H25-160004&srkey=dv6-1030us

I know mac computers are the best, but I can't afford one right now.

Please help me decide which one will work best for me.

I'll be using alot of Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, etc. (I'm going to concentrate more on web design/develop).
I don't know if I can handle the 16 inch weight, I preffer 15.4 or 15.6" laptops. The reason I added the third laptop is because it was the first laptop I started to investigate.

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HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Notebook PC

Specs are the best. My mom actually has this laptop and it works great (not that she uses it for design or anything), but it would definitely.

Don't forget that if you order a mac directly from apple.com you can get a student discount and customize it (i did!)

Best Laptop/tablet for graphic design students (2013)?

Lexi

Hi I am about to go into college and a need a laptop or tablet that is best suited for the graphic design major as well as gaming ( mostly sims3 ) i have been looking around and i do have a small budget. nothing over 500 the max is 600 but nothing more. It needs to be fast, light weight. lots of space, Sims 3 compatible, adobe suite compatible, great or decent graphics, it MUST have a USB hub. long battery life, 3+ hours, and it should not heat up to quickly or stay relatively cool to the touch. i currently have a dell INSPIRON15 (on of the originals before it got cool) and it pretty decent but heavy and it heats up. i am a serious multitask-er. and i think it time to trade up. and suggestions?

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Asus has one option which you can consider and it comes under your budget of $600 with the price of $550. The reason of recommending this laptop is its almost same features which you are requiring from a laptop. And also it performs really as one of an actual user describes its Performance as commendable. Here is a complete review which you can see and it will help you:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R5ZANLYD4ZQ41/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B009RUS452&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=hawmekm-20

Also it has really good features which help you in performing every task which you have mentioned. It includes Intel Core i5 3317U 1.7 GHz and 6 GB DDR3 which is perfect for fast processing. It has storage with 750 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive and 24 GB Solid-State Drive. It has good portable 15.6-Inch Screen with Intel GMA HD and Windows 8.

All of these features, good performance and good built comes in a package of $550. So I would recommend it to you among other good options. But if you want to see other laptops for comparison with it then here is a list of laptops which are best selling and also comes under your budget of $600:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_36_6?bbn=565108&qid=1374316835&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A565108&rnid=2421885011&low-price=&high-price=600&x=-180&y=-3564&tag=hawmekm-20

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Which is Mac laptop is best for a Graphic Design student?

robw824

I will be going to college this fall and I wanted to purchase a Mac. I heard that they're really good computers for Graphic Designer, but I'm not sure which one to get.

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I love using macs for graphic designing.

I can't really give you any tech specs on it as to why its better than a pc when running design programs, but one thing about Macs is that they have a virus immunity, which means that all your creative work is safe and sound on your computer. There are only something like 2 known trojans out there for macs, compared to billions on PCs. You don't even need to run anti-virus on the mac.

Do you have an Apple Store near you? I would go there, tell them what you need, and they can assist you in choosing a model. Plus students get discounts through Apple products, but I don't that extends to cover software. If not, you can always go to their website and compare specs.

The thing about running programs like Photoshop or Lightroom on a Mac, is that the interface is so much cleaner and easier to deal with compared to PCs. That's because all the software was originally designed for a Mac to begin.

Since you said laptop, there's the Macbook, the Macbook Air, and the Macbook Pro. The Air is super duper thin, so it's travel sized. The Macbook is your standard buy in. But the Pro is like the daddy of mac notebooks. Since you're a student, I'd recommend the 13" Pro, which is $1200. You'll get a student discount on that, which can bring you down to around $1000- $1100. The thing with Apple is that their stuff is pricy, but let me tell you, for everything a mac can do for your designing, AND as a computer, it's worth it.

You can compare them all here:
http://www.apple.com/why-mac/compare/notebooks.html

are tablet laptops good for graphic design students?

Morphine

I use photoshop a lot. Im going to college in a few months and though about getting a macbook pro, but than I came across the tablet laptops.
Would it be better to get one of those or a mac?
And also, would a table laptop run a game like WoW for when I have some free time?

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Check up on what your school recommends. Some tracks are platform agnostic and some recommend specific things. A tablet laptop would be fine, but they're spendier and can be cumbersome. Try one out at a store before buying.

And Carling, you honestly think that Linux is a good choice for graphic design?? Yeah, come back when either the Adobe Creative Suite runs flawlessly in Linux or the world switches to GIMP. Until then, enough of your incessant rabid open-source fanboyism.

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Which of these three laptops works best for a graphic design student?

Yukina

I'm a graphic design student and i'm choosing between these three laptops:

HP - Pavilion Laptop with Intel® Coreâ¢2 Duo Processor T6400
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9167652&st=dv5-1235&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218041150023#tabbed-customerreviews

Acer Aspire AS5735-6694 Notebook PC
http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4369209&sku=A180-15601&srkey=a180-15601

HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Notebook PC
http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4373035&sku=H25-160004&srkey=dv6-1030us

I know mac computers are the best, but I can't afford one right now.

Please help me decide which one will work best for me.

I'll be using alot of Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, etc. (I'm going to concentrate more on web design/develop).
I don't know if I can handle the 16 inch weight, I preffer 15.4 or 15.6" laptops. The reason I added the third laptop is because it was the first laptop I started to investigate.

Answer
HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Notebook PC

Specs are the best. My mom actually has this laptop and it works great (not that she uses it for design or anything), but it would definitely.

Don't forget that if you order a mac directly from apple.com you can get a student discount and customize it (i did!)

Best Laptop/tablet for graphic design students (2013)?

Lexi

Hi I am about to go into college and a need a laptop or tablet that is best suited for the graphic design major as well as gaming ( mostly sims3 ) i have been looking around and i do have a small budget. nothing over 500 the max is 600 but nothing more. It needs to be fast, light weight. lots of space, Sims 3 compatible, adobe suite compatible, great or decent graphics, it MUST have a USB hub. long battery life, 3+ hours, and it should not heat up to quickly or stay relatively cool to the touch. i currently have a dell INSPIRON15 (on of the originals before it got cool) and it pretty decent but heavy and it heats up. i am a serious multitask-er. and i think it time to trade up. and suggestions?

Answer
Asus has one option which you can consider and it comes under your budget of $600 with the price of $550. The reason of recommending this laptop is its almost same features which you are requiring from a laptop. And also it performs really as one of an actual user describes its Performance as commendable. Here is a complete review which you can see and it will help you:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R5ZANLYD4ZQ41/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B009RUS452&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=hawmekm-20

Also it has really good features which help you in performing every task which you have mentioned. It includes Intel Core i5 3317U 1.7 GHz and 6 GB DDR3 which is perfect for fast processing. It has storage with 750 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive and 24 GB Solid-State Drive. It has good portable 15.6-Inch Screen with Intel GMA HD and Windows 8.

All of these features, good performance and good built comes in a package of $550. So I would recommend it to you among other good options. But if you want to see other laptops for comparison with it then here is a list of laptops which are best selling and also comes under your budget of $600:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_36_6?bbn=565108&qid=1374316835&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A565108&rnid=2421885011&low-price=&high-price=600&x=-180&y=-3564&tag=hawmekm-20

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What is the best Toshiba laptop for Graphic design? Qosmio or Satellite?

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irin21

I am a graphic design student and am looking to purchase a new laptop and am going with Toshiba all my software is PC based. I am torn between a souped up Satellite or the Qosmio any thoughts?

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I think the Toshiba Satellite A355-S6935 16.0-Inch Laptop is a great choice for you.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NEK34K?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-marina-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001NEK34K

What kind of laptop should I purchase 4 graphic design as primary use.?

james

I am a graphic design student and need to get a laptop but am unsure of which proccessor to go with, as well as numerous other specs. I have a budget of $550 and need help quick Thanks In advance!

Answer
Acer AS5742G-6846.This is a really good PC. The keys are flat, but its not a problem for me. The keyboard is very responsive. The screen is clear and easy to read. Set-up was easy. I made a video and checked out the camera, and its quite clear.Two USB ports on the right side, one USB on the left, so lefthanded folks who want to attach a real, corded, mouse can do so. The textured plastic case is a nice touch for avoiding fingerprints.

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What is the best Toshiba laptop for Graphic design? Qosmio or Satellite?

best laptop for graphic design student image

irin21

I am a graphic design student and am looking to purchase a new laptop and am going with Toshiba all my software is PC based. I am torn between a souped up Satellite or the Qosmio any thoughts?

Answer
I think the Toshiba Satellite A355-S6935 16.0-Inch Laptop is a great choice for you.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NEK34K?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-marina-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001NEK34K

What kind of laptop should I purchase 4 graphic design as primary use.?

james

I am a graphic design student and need to get a laptop but am unsure of which proccessor to go with, as well as numerous other specs. I have a budget of $550 and need help quick Thanks In advance!

Answer
Acer AS5742G-6846.This is a really good PC. The keys are flat, but its not a problem for me. The keyboard is very responsive. The screen is clear and easy to read. Set-up was easy. I made a video and checked out the camera, and its quite clear.Two USB ports on the right side, one USB on the left, so lefthanded folks who want to attach a real, corded, mouse can do so. The textured plastic case is a nice touch for avoiding fingerprints.

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