let's see if i can clear this up...
mobuchu wrote:So what suggestions would everyone make for a laptop used primarily for storage, organizing, editing, etc, for pictures?
i'm not sure that i would invest in a laptop for this, especially if you have a desktop as a choice.
mobuchu wrote:What hardware is more important? Should I get a custom built, or does Dell or another company make a laptop that would be ideal? Anyone care to make a review of what they have? I'm a noob when it comes to computers so I really needed to ask...
Mo
processor, ram, display, and disk storage are critical to performance, and you satisfaction with the system. let's not forget the ergonomics either.
if you have choices, go for photoshop cs3. learn how to use it. most cameras today come with some really decent editing and printing packages.
gilp wrote:I don't know about using a laptop for editing..unless you are ok with LCD or have a huge Mac LT
ghsmith178613 wrote:and somebody to carry it for you.
the 17" mac book pro weighs 6.8 pounds (3.1 kg) and at $2799 US. it might be good to work on after you run monaco or color vision on the screen. i would'nt drag it around as my primary storage. if you shoot much at all, you might have to start looking for external storage sooner than you think.
gilp wrote:I do use a laptop for transer/storage, I have the smallest one I could find and HP pavillion 1100. but there are even smaller ones from toshiba.
I only have a 40g HD because I transfer the files from the laptop onto our studio server once I return from my location/trip.
ghsmith178613 wrote:even with a seperate 80 gig, 2.5" usb drive, i only use mine for temporary and rough viewing.
my toshiba has a 40 gig internal. i have an 80 gig 2.5" usb powered external. if i use my laptop, it is tethered. i preview and do a really rough edit. that is the limit. no way i would do a days work on it.
gilp wrote:sorry there...but your comments make no sense.
does that clear up that part of the comment?
ghsmith178613 wrote:that wifi thing i was telling you guys about works really well. only needs a hot spot or a cell phone tower.
gilp wrote:what does the wifi thing have to do with file storage and transfer?
ok.
gilp wrote:I transfer the files from the laptop onto our studio server once I return from my location/trip.
the wifi system lets you transfer by ftp, or file copy in >REAL TIME< back to your server or to a client by email. in the ftp and file copy mode, you click, and it's on your server at electron speed.
it is very like the wifi systems that are built for the nikons and canons, but more features and better range. the software package lets you deliver press ready images immediately. i have one more test on the "hobby" canon camera (XT and XTi). it has been tested on the other canon and nikon dslr. if you need more info about it, drop me a note.
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