Laptop?? Powerful enough?

angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
edited May 7, 2010 in Digital Darkroom
Does this deal over at Staples seem like a decent LT?


Thanks~
tom wise

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  • NewsyNewsy Registered Users Posts: 605 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2010
    angevin1 wrote:
    Does this deal over at Staples seem like a decent LT?


    Thanks~

    Won't work for me.... needs a zipcode.

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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited February 10, 2010
    Yeah, that looks amazing for the money. I have a Dell laptop, similar processor, but only half that amount of RAM. It works fine for editing my RAW 5KMII images while on the road. I wouldn't want to use it for a day-to-day machine though. My laptop is running XP. Windows 7 is supposed to be very efficient, so you gain some there as well. I've kind of grown accustomed to wide-format screens, and this one isn't from the looks of it. Still, for a travel laptop for backing up your pics and editing a few shots on the road, it would do fine. Day-to-day machine, no. :nah

    Cheers,
    -joel
  • angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2010
    kdog wrote:
    Yeah, that looks amazing for the money. I have a Dell laptop, similar processor, but only half that amount of RAM. It works fine for editing my RAW 5KMII images while on the road. I wouldn't want to use it for a day-to-day machine though. My laptop is running XP. Windows 7 is supposed to be very efficient, so you gain some there as well. I've kind of grown accustomed to wide-format screens, and this one isn't from the looks of it. Still, for a travel laptop for backing up your pics and editing a few shots on the road, it would do fine. Day-to-day machine, no. :nah

    Cheers,
    -joel

    Thanks for the input. We need a mobile piece for when we travel. Light duty, e-mail interface, simple~

    :)
    tom wise
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited February 11, 2010
    Should be perfect for that. And cheap, in case it gets lost or damaged.
  • dbvetodbveto Registered Users Posts: 660 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2010
    One thing you may want to check is what software you want to run on it, because it is 64bit so the software you will install will have to be 64 bit.
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2010
    dbveto wrote:
    One thing you may want to check is what software you want to run on it, because it is 64bit so the software you will install will have to be 64 bit.

    NO!

    A 64 bit OS will run 32 bit apps just fine.
  • dbvetodbveto Registered Users Posts: 660 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2010
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    NO!

    A 64 bit OS will run 32 bit apps just fine.

    I have had instances where we had to get a 64 bit programs because the 32 bit program said it was incompatible.

    here is part of an article
    The four things that make 64-bit Vista inadvisable for ordinary users are:
    1: No compatibility with old 16-bit Windows apps. This means ancient Windows 3.x software, which most people don't run any more, but 16-bit code can still pop up in the darndest places. Like, for instance, in the installer programs for other apps.
    2: Various and assorted application compatibility problems. This has improved considerably as of early 2008, but there's still no blanket guarantee that a given piece of software - especially an older piece of software - will work in 32-bit Vista, much less 64-bit.
    3: No compatibility with existing 32-bit drivers. Everything on your computer will need a new driver. 64-bit WinXP is the same, and there aren't many 64-bit computers on which Vista won't at least install, but 64-bit Windows also has...
    4: No support for unsigned kernel-mode drivers.


    full article
    http://www.dansdata.com/askdan00001.htm
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2010
    dbveto wrote:
    I have had instances where we had to get a 64 bit programs because the 32 bit program said it was incompatible.

    here is part of an article
    The four things that make 64-bit Vista inadvisable for ordinary users are:
    1: No compatibility with old 16-bit Windows apps. This means ancient Windows 3.x software, which most people don't run any more, but 16-bit code can still pop up in the darndest places. Like, for instance, in the installer programs for other apps.
    2: Various and assorted application compatibility problems. This has improved considerably as of early 2008, but there's still no blanket guarantee that a given piece of software - especially an older piece of software - will work in 32-bit Vista, much less 64-bit.
    3: No compatibility with existing 32-bit drivers. Everything on your computer will need a new driver. 64-bit WinXP is the same, and there aren't many 64-bit computers on which Vista won't at least install, but 64-bit Windows also has...
    4: No support for unsigned kernel-mode drivers.


    full article
    http://www.dansdata.com/askdan00001.htm

    I have not run into one 32 bit app that will not run on my Vista and now Win 7 64 bit machines.....including Photoshop. Nothing more needed to say.

    The OP wants a Win 7 laptop...not Vista.
  • angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2010
    Picked up the named piece from Staples yesterday. Smooth..Like Win7 too!

    Links Wireless with ease to my Netgear with a 32 bit Vista and a 64 bit Vista Sharing.

    uploaded LR3 Beta, smooth Healing brush Strokes, very real-time accurate.

    Small, but efficient~:D~ Thanks~
    tom wise
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited February 14, 2010
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    I have not run into one 32 bit app that will not run on my Vista and now Win 7 64 bit machines.....including Photoshop. Nothing more needed to say.
    Ditto.
    angevin1 wrote:
    Picked up the named piece from Staples yesterday. Smooth..Like Win7 too!

    Links Wireless with ease to my Netgear with a 32 bit Vista and a 64 bit Vista Sharing.

    uploaded LR3 Beta, smooth Healing brush Strokes, very real-time accurate.

    Small, but efficient~:D~ Thanks~
    Congrats!!
  • angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited February 18, 2010
    kdog wrote:
    Ditto.

    Congrats!!

    Thanks Joel...Love Win7!
    tom wise
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited February 18, 2010
    angevin1 wrote:
    Thanks Joel...Love Win7!

    Awesome. Good to know. Mebbe I should upgrade. headscratch.gif
  • SnowgirlSnowgirl Registered Users Posts: 2,155 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2010
    Do you mind naming the brand and model? I'm in Canada and when I clicked on your link it said I had to log into the Canadian site (which is fine) but I don't know what I'm looking for.

    Thanks.
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  • angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2010
    Snowgirl wrote:
    Do you mind naming the brand and model? I'm in Canada and when I clicked on your link it said I had to log into the Canadian site (which is fine) but I don't know what I'm looking for.

    Thanks.

    Sure thing (eh?), it is the store: Staples.

    I found the deal buy keeping a check on: techbargains.com
    tom wise
  • EarthDogEarthDog Registered Users Posts: 123 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2010
    Make and model
    HP Pavilion dv4-2170us 14.1" Laptop, but be aware that many models are specific to one chain store, so you may not find this exact model anywhere else. But someone else may have essentially the same machine with a different model number.
    Once upon a time, they all lived happily ever after.
  • SnowgirlSnowgirl Registered Users Posts: 2,155 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2010
    EarthDog wrote:
    HP Pavilion dv4-2170us 14.1" Laptop, but be aware that many models are specific to one chain store, so you may not find this exact model anywhere else. But someone else may have essentially the same machine with a different model number.

    Thanks. I'll check it out this week-end.

    I'd still like to get a MacBook Pro but that will depend on the $$ of courserolleyes1.gif
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  • Windows7GuyWindows7Guy Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited May 7, 2010
    Hello newsky,
    Have you checked compatibility?
    Just an FYI for you.
    It is always best to check with the software manufacturer FIRST. They will tell you if they have tested the product and the version, as well as whether or not it will work with Windows 7.
    Check out the Windows 7 Compatibility site: (There you will find out about hardware and software compatibilty.)
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/en-us/default.aspx
    There is a pulldown from which you can choose "hardware" and "software".
    There are also some great articles, instructional videos and such to help with your Windows 7 at our Springboard site:
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/default.aspx
    In any event a lot of the times, Vista drivers will work in lieu of Windows 7 drivers, however, it's not 100%!
    As stated previously, it's best to have the Windows 7 certified drivers installed.
    Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum located here http://tinyurl.com/9fhdl5 . It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You may want to check the threads available there for additional assitance and support.
    Thanks again,
    John M.
    Microsoft Windows Client Support
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