What laptop or laptop features do you recommend for a photographer?

Q. Besides anything Apple since I cannot afford that right now. What laptop or laptop features do I need? I am a beginner but want to really focus on this.

I need it for other things too which should fit in with whichever I get for this. I just figured, with photography, there are probably specifics to look for.

A. My laptop has: 2.4GHz ultra-dual core CPU, 8Gb RAM, 500GB hard drive, 64-bit OS, and a 17.3" screen (not sure of the video card, I don't have it on to check) BUT...90% of the time I use a tower PC that is a 2.2GHz quad core, 8Gb RAM, 2- 1TB hard drives, GeForce 560 video card w/1Gb DDR5 RAM, 500 watt power supply, 24" LCD monitor.

Both computers get their displays color calibrated with a Spyder3 Pro calibrator monthly (or whenever there is a video driver update).

The rule of thumb I use...if a computer can't run GTA4 or BlackOps without lagging/choppiness. then it will have issues running Photoshop quickly and efficiently.

What laptop is better for business school?

Q. I am going to university next year as an undecided business major. I am able to get either a Mac or Dell laptop from the school. Both will be equipped with any program I would need while in college.Which laptop should i get? Is one better suited for a business major than the other?

Thanks for your help!

A. I would go with a Mac because it doesn't get viruses and it's extremely fast, so you can get your work done quickly and essentially in school. There is Microsoft Office for Mac available for purchase so that you can type, make presentations, etc. Dells are equipped with Windows and you would need antivirus, and it would run in the background and Windows sometimes doesn't work as fast as you want it to. I would recommend a Mac, since you have a choice.

Hope you take the Mac under consideration

What laptop is the best for college students?

Q. So I am getting ready for college and I was wondering what type of computer would be the best to have. I need one with windows 7 and a big storage capacity so I can hold a lot of pictures and music.

A. I would recommend you Toshiba Satellite L505-GS5035 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop

I have used this product and it performs really well I would definitely suggest

Toshiba Satellite L505-GS5035 TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
*2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M Processor
*4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory
*320GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM); DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash supporting 11 formats
*15.6" CCFL (16:9) 1366x768 Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
*Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-L505-GS5035-TruBrite-15-6-Inch/dp/B0030INLSM/?tag=klnprk-20

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