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Best option for Graphic Design

  • 28-04-2015 8:50pm
    #1
    Beekay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking to get a laptop so I can create some personal graphic design and web development projects. Would mainly be interested in a big screen 17.3 inch with a good resolution. High storage capabilities would be required. 1TB but willing to sacrifice if it helps with getting a higher spec.

    Would love some recommendations.

    My research has told me that 8gb ram would be minimum required along with a good processor.

    Budget: up to €1000

    Intended use: Personal graphic design and web development projects. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Web browsing.

    Mobility: not vital. Just looking for mobility round the house

    Warranty: Not important

    What Operating System do you use? Windows


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  • #2
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Worth looking at the Dell Inspiron 5000 series
    http://www.dell.com/ie/p/inspiron-17-5749-laptop/pd?oc=cn74913&model_id=inspiron-17-5749-laptop

    I have a 17" screen and depending on how much design you are doing it works fine. It's only if you want two windows (Photoshop and InDesign say) side by side that I hanker for a 22-24" monitor.


  • #3
    Beekay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭Beekay


    Thanks for the recommendation. I will take a look.

    I have also spotted this one. hp-pavilion-17f251sa-173-laptop


  • #4
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    Beekay wrote: »
    Thanks for the recommendation. I will take a look.

    I have also spotted this one. hp-pavilion-17f251sa-173-laptop

    Very similar specs on both machines although the Dell has an LED screen which is better IMO


  • #5
    ithorizon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭ithorizon


    You don't need big hard drive or 17 inch screen for graphic design... You need a good screen resolution with great color rendering. I've heard that only apple products can deliver high quality if we talk about colors.


  • #6
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    ithorizon wrote: »
     I've heard that only apple products can delriver high quality if we talk about colors.

    Nonsense


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  • #7
    Beekay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭Beekay


    ithorizon wrote: »
    You don't need big hard drive or 17 inch screen for graphic design... You need a good screen resolution with great color rendering. I've heard that only apple products can deliver high quality if we talk about colors.

    I use the biggest size Mac in work 27 inch I think It is. That is my reason for getting the biggest size laptop as possible. What do you think a mac is best for colour?


  • #8
    Lu Tze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,498 ✭✭✭Lu Tze


    You would get a lot more bang for buck with a desktop, if thats an option?


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