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Having just upgraded my D40 to a new D300 I'm finding that CaptureNX on my old laptop is strugelling to process the 25MB RAW files that the D300 produces. Having purchased the D300 money is tight, so can anyone recommend a cheap laptop that will suit my needs?
Darren.
Thanks guys, will have a look in Tesco tomorrow.
Darren.
Everyone will probably have their own preferences, but here is the one I just bought my wife recently after scouting about / recommendations.
I wanted one with WinXP as every Vista model I have seen has been painfully slow but there are probably good ones out there!!
I ended up going for one with no OS and installing XP myself. £489 from Novatech
15.4" WXGA X-Brite 1280 x 800 TFT Screen
Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T 7250 2Mb Cache Dual Core Processor
2 x 2.0Ghz
2GB DDR2 667MHz Memory
160GB SATA Hard Drive
DVD/RW Multi Burner
and all the usual extras USB, Wireless Lan, Bluetooth etc.
Personally I think it flies but then again don't they all when there are hardly any programs / rubbish on it?
Steven.
As CB has said Just make sure you have a minimum of 2 Gb of RAM.....I'd add to that the fastest CPU your budget will buy.......And taking into account the D300 file sizes, As bigger hard drive as you can squeeze in the deal....Although this can be upgraded Or added to later......
Just one very small but serious issue....Budget and buy that I mean sub £800 laptops tend to have an Average screen....So if possible try and get some of the spec for What ever screen is fitted.....At the end of the day, The screen is your Photographic Output....
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The new Aspire 5720 is a clear example of Acer's new Gemstone design philosophy and is the choice for consumers that are looking for state-of-the-art technology and multimedia features.
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 - 2GHz (x2), 800MHz FSB, 4MB L2 Cache
* RAM: 2GB DDR2
* Hard Drive: 80GB Serial ATA 5400rpm
* Screen: 15.4" Widescreen TFT (1280x800) with CrystalBrite Technology
* Optical Drive: DVD±RW Super Multi Double Layer
* Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100
* Wireless LAN: 802.11a/b/g
* Bluetooth: No
* Battery Life (Depending on Use): Upto 4 Hours
* Weight: 2.8kg
* Warranty: 1 Year Collect and Return
* Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
* Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000
* Integrated Webcam
* VGA Output
* S-Video Output
* Firewire Port
* ExpressCard Slot
* Card Reader (MMC, MS, MS-pro, SD, XD)
* Built In Speakers
just got this one £449.99 plus next day postage £ 15 .0 ACER ON LINE SENT FOR WENSDAY PAID £9.0 POST CAME FRIDAY MORNING
All of the well know makes are OK, but as been stated the processor is important and the amount of RAM. My minimum spec would be
Two core processor AMD or Intel
2 GB of RAM
80 GB hard drive
But most of all avoid a Celeron processor like the plague when used with anything more that word-processing it is very slow.
The Tesco acer looks good
Steve
Thanks again, some good things to look at here. That Fujitsu looks quite a good deal Cole.
Darren.
The Dell Vostro 1000 is worth a look too (especially if you take off the warranty) - I paid less than £500 for one for my wife (2Gb RAM, 120Gb Drive, DVDRW drive & 15" screen). Can't remember which processor it was (it's been available with both AMD & Intel dual core processors).... Just checked - Athlon x64 TK-53 dual core. Reasonable spec, decent screen, but get a separate mouse as the touch pad thing is horrible.
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