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Question by Jon Hildebrandt: What is a good new notebook to buy for creating digital art and watching movies?
My current notebook is no longer doing what I need, so it’s time for a replacement. I’ll be creating art (in programs like Photoshop), writing in Word, watching movies, etc. There are two musts: accurate colors shown (as accurate as I can get, I mean) and a widescreen display. Interested in another HD screen. Thank you! I just need some help finding the notebook I’m looking for!

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Answer by LBriscoe
I’m guessing you’ll be doing light Photoshopping. Anything really heavy on a laptop isn’t smart- they really aren’t meant for photo/video editing.

Regarding the screen, I think any laptop you get now will have fairly true colors. LCDs (especially TFT panels, like in laptops) have come really far, and their quality is very good, even on low-end computers. So if in your laptop hunt, you don’t see specific mention of a spectacular screen, don’t rule that computer out of your possibilities. Most likely it will be fine anyway.

Now, some technical specifications I’d recommend for you:
Processor: Dual-core
RAM: at least 3GB
Hard Drive: at least 250GB, preferably 320GB
Screen Size: Not less than 15″
DVD Drive: speed isn’t gonna differ terribly, as long as it’s included, it’ll work
Video: If you can, get a laptop with dedicated graphics memory (it may say 512MB graphics, or 256MB is fine too. If it doesn’t mention any graphics card, it means it’s an integrated stock card, which may slow down your image editing.

So, I’ve looked at some models for you:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834200028

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834117990

And, the more expensive (but best) option:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834127003

I am fond of the Sony VAIO series. They’re seriously good-looking laptops, and they perform really well.I think any brand should be fine though.

Regards,

Lucien Briscoe

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