new laptop

[auggybendoggy]

Guys,

I'm looking at a new laptop and need some cpu advice?

 

The different options are

amd x2 64 running xp home with 1 gig 533.00

intel core duo t2080 599.00

intel core 2 duo (dell) 699.00

 

I need to know which is adequate for video editing.

I always heard core 2 was best for video but I know nothing of these amd's or the t2080?

I can't find much on bench's either to compare.

 

Can anyone advise?

 

Aug

[anonymo]

Core 2 will definitely be better.

 

You're doing video editing on a laptop? You will be disappointed I guarantee.

[boiler]

I've done quite a bit of video editing on a laptop - it's really not that bad as long as you get enough juice and aren't trying to do a ton of effects at once.

 

Definitely go with the core 2 duo (dell), and be sure to get 2GB of ram (especially if the laptop will have vista on it). If you can swing it, go for a 7200rpm hard drive as well, that would help maximize your performance ability for the video editing.

[auggybendoggy]

guys,

I'll go core 2 and im going xp for ram reasons.

I can't get the 7200 rpm,,,,bummer!

I'll use a external HD perhaps a firewire port?

thanks for the tips guys.

 

aug

[auggybendoggy]

guys,

what about a 17inch dell certified refurbished vista 2 gb ram 6 cell?

769.00

vs.

 

15" dell new xp home 1 gb ram 9 cell

681.00

 

both have dvrw dual layer?

both are core 2 duo T5470

What is the better pick

Edited August 31, 2007 by auggybendoggy

[boiler]

I have a 17" dell laptop, and I absolutely love the size of the screen for anything design related. video editing programs and photoshop-type programs are so much easier to use when you have all that workspace. The 2GB of ram are good as well. That 6-cell battery will last you about 45-70 minutes if left unplugged, though. I also haven't done any video editing on Vista yet, but I don't think that it would be a problem. RAM usage might be somewhat of a concern, but I do a lot of photoshopping, etc on my vista laptop and it doesn't seem slower than it did on XP.

 

I would not have any problems going with the 17" one, my only real concerns are battery life (my 9 cell battery lasts a little over 2 hours unplugged, but my 17" has a little more juice than that one you're looking at), and whether or not the size will be an issue for you.

 

If you're going to be using this thing 90% of the time plugged in at a desk, then the 17" would be a good choice. It's a beast though and fairly heavy - I haul mine to and from work with me every day - so if you're looking to haul it around a lot and work unplugged then stick with the 15" one. Even on the 15" one, if you can spring for 2GB of ram you would not regret it.

 

GLHF

[auggybendoggy]

boiler I will use it unplugged.

 

One confusing point is that dell says the battery is 56 (9 cell) hours? You say it's alot less.

why?

 

I think I'll go witht he 15" and go for the ram and the 9 cell.

Aug

[Cujo]

9 cell ftw.

[boiler]

You'll have to check, but I think that rating you're looking at is 56 Watt-hours or something. Very different.

 

You'll be much happier with that 9-cell.

 

Don't forget - do NOT skimp on the lcd, get the high-res screen. You will regret going with the WXGA when you try to do any design/video editing on it. WSXGA+ ftw.