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11-21-2011, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jmvdesign  Anyone recommend a good laptop for 3D rendering/modeling/animation? Looking for:
- budget between 800$ and 1300$
- 13"-15"
- Good graphics card with 8GB memory
- 1080p resolution
- minimum 9 to 12 cell battery
- Primarily used for 3Ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (lllustrator/Bridge/Indesign/Photoshop)
- Photo/video editing
- Storage capacity doesn't matter
- Planning to keep it for the next 5 years
- Must be slim, light, and portable
- Looked at Dell XPS 15, Asus Zenbooks, and Lenovo W520 Thinkpad so far. Not interested in Apple. | XPS 14z or alienware m11xr3 for graphics and portability and battery life.
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11-24-2011, 07:08 AM
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#202 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Where in the Lower Mainland can I tryout some Lenovo's?
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11-24-2011, 06:28 PM
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#203 | | The Brown Reason
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Contact ncix/memory express. I recall NCIX having a few one display the last time I went there (couple months ago ).
Also seen 'em at FS.
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11-25-2011, 06:28 AM
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#204 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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how does this look? I'm starting to weigh more on style, portability, and size rather than a full 15" workstation as I'll have a desktop machine to do my renders. Macbook Pro is also a consideration now.
It's down to a Lenovo Ideapad: Lenovo - Affordable Lightweight Laptops |IdeaPad U Series | Lenovo | US
or this Samsung: Series 7 14" Notebook | Samsung NP700Z3AH
Thoughts on the quality of Samsung laptops?
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11-25-2011, 07:07 AM
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#205 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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^mbp was $100 off at fs yesterday I just picked one up.
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11-25-2011, 09:31 AM
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#206 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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what's so good about Macbook Pro really? a fully spec'd 15" is easily $2000. Any PC laptop is half the cost with the same specs.
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11-25-2011, 09:39 AM
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#207 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Nothing , fuck macbooks.
ASUS > macbooks
I rather spend 2000 on a g74sx. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-25-2011, 10:10 AM
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#208 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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I prefer osx and mbp style, but its not really a debate. you said you were open to mb's so I was letting you know they're on sale.
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11-25-2011, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jmvdesign what's so good about Macbook Pro really? a fully spec'd 15" is easily $2000. Any PC laptop is half the cost with the same specs. | When I bought mine, I wanted a 17" laptop that was powerful, light and thin. The MBP was the only model that fit my criteria. I had been a Windows fan since Windows 95 came out and didn't know anything about Mac OS, but I thought I'd give it a try, as all of my photographer/designer friends used Macs. Now I can't imagine going back to Windows ever - it's so clunky. Now, there are those thinner laptop models from Dell that are almost as thin, but it looks like they're not built very well.
I looked at Alienware, Falcon NorthWest & Eurocom, and while the laptops by these companies had the computing power and high gamut screens, they were all too thick and heavy.
With the MBP, you'll get the best trackpad in the industry, a great feeling keyboard, an amazing screen & if you care, a great aesthetic design. Sure, they're more expensive, but if you're a professional photographer, that difference can be made up with an extra day or two of shooting. Quote:
Originally Posted by 6insomnia9 Nothing , fuck macbooks.
ASUS > macbooks
I rather spend 2000 on a g74sx. | That was a mature comment... 
Show me a 17" Windows machine that is 1" thick and weighs 6 pounds. While the ASUS has impressive specs, it's way too big and heavy for photographic/video/graphic professionals to lug around from site to site.
If you're just a gamer that needs the fastest laptop because you play CoD at Waves Cafe at 3am, then the ASUS is probably perfect. You just need to get the best tool for your needs. No need to hate.
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11-25-2011, 10:43 AM
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#210 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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I never said buy ASUS for portability besides Asus is for true gaming well the G series.
When i bought my g73-sw, i did not care for the size only the specs indulge me, i love my 17.3" LED screen.
Don't be offended , i just do not like apple and have never purchased apple products or ever will.
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11-25-2011, 04:19 PM
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#211 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by jmvdesign Anyone recommend a good laptop for 3D rendering/modeling/animation? Looking for:
- budget between 800$ and 1300$
- 13"-15"
- Good graphics card with 8GB memory
- 1080p resolution
- minimum 9 to 12 cell battery
- Primarily used for 3Ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (lllustrator/Bridge/Indesign/Photoshop)
- Photo/video editing
- Storage capacity doesn't matter
- Planning to keep it for the next 5 years
- Must be slim, light, and portable
- Looked at Dell XPS 15, Asus Zenbooks, and Lenovo W520 Thinkpad so far. Not interested in Apple. | Do not get a laptop. I purchased an ASUS gaming laptop for $1800, to use with very similar programs (working in architecture). The laptop died in less than 6 months. If you want to model/ render you NEED a desktop with hyper-threading and discrete graphics.
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11-25-2011, 04:26 PM
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#212 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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You know ASUS's laptops come with factory two year warrenty and the first year is self accident.
So if you throw your laptop at the wall and sent it in they will repair it or if they can't , they will send you a new one. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-25-2011, 05:35 PM
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#213 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by Senna4ever When I bought mine, I wanted a 17" laptop that was powerful, light and thin. The MBP was the only model that fit my criteria. I had been a Windows fan since Windows 95 came out and didn't know anything about Mac OS, but I thought I'd give it a try, as all of my photographer/designer friends used Macs. Now I can't imagine going back to Windows ever - it's so clunky. Now, there are those thinner laptop models from Dell that are almost as thin, but it looks like they're not built very well.
I looked at Alienware, Falcon NorthWest & Eurocom, and while the laptops by these companies had the computing power and high gamut screens, they were all too thick and heavy.
With the MBP, you'll get the best trackpad in the industry, a great feeling keyboard, an amazing screen & if you care, a great aesthetic design. Sure, they're more expensive, but if you're a professional photographer, that difference can be made up with an extra day or two of shooting.
That was a mature comment...
Show me a 17" Windows machine that is 1" thick and weighs 6 pounds. While the ASUS has impressive specs, it's way too big and heavy for photographic/video/graphic professionals to lug around from site to site.
If you're just a gamer that needs the fastest laptop because you play CoD at Waves Cafe at 3am, then the ASUS is probably perfect. You just need to get the best tool for your needs. No need to hate. | Photographers might use mac's but real designers don't - especially if he needs to run 3Ds Max and other proprietary design software designed for windows. Quote:
Originally Posted by 6insomnia9 You know ASUS's laptops come with factory two year warrenty and the first year is self accident.
So if you throw your laptop at the wall and sent it in they will repair it or if they can't , they will send you a new one. Posted via RS Mobile | ASUS warranty was amazing and they sent me a brand new laptop. Doesn't change the fact that laptop cooling design is absolutely awful and can't really be used for any professional rendering work.
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11-25-2011, 09:27 PM
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#214 | | Snapping away
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Originally Posted by jmvdesign | i think you need to list out what you think is important in your criteria exactly. if you just want portability, decent power, and snappy response (i.e. SSD), grab any ultrabook or the mb air.
i suggested the lenovo b/c according to the reviewer, it has a touchscreen, IPS screen, 9 cell, he added a SSD, a spill-resistant keyboard, and overall ruggedness; features that i think would appeal to a photographer or designer in the field.
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11-26-2011, 12:55 PM
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#215 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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I have an i7 Quad Core desktop already for 3D modeling/rendering and would like a much more mobile laptop I can lug around when I'm on the go. At the moment, I'm basing it on the design and size/portability with a balance of a good processor and graphics card. Essentially, I'd like to do the exact workload on my desktop on this new laptop while working remote with my clients etc. I had a Dell 15" Inspiron 6400 (weighing 6lbs) Core 2 Duo before and it was slow as shit and heavy to lug around and I feel that it will be the same with the Lenovo W520 (at 6.26 lbs), too bulky and maybe overkill for my needs. Moreover, I plan to set both desktop and laptop on a mini render farm to help with the render load.
I think the Samsung 7 Series Chronos 14" (maybe 15" depending on how I feel about the size at the store) is the best competitor to the Macbook Pro. It's about the same specs but at half the cost. Samsung Series 7 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review | |
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11-26-2011, 09:09 PM
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Acer and Toshiba have been known to overheat sometimes which is never a good thing. If you are looking a computer for recreational/entertainment purposes id recommend an HP computer. Get a good processor and you are set  | |
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11-26-2011, 10:15 PM
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#217 | | Got MOD?
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Originally Posted by Ibleedswag Acer and Toshiba have been known to overheat sometimes which is never a good thing. If you are looking a computer for recreational/entertainment purposes id recommend an HP computer. Get a good processor and you are set | Hp? Come on. Those are the worst. Acer quality has been steadily climbing while hp is pretty much dead last.
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11-27-2011, 12:44 AM
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#218 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by !MiKrofT Hp? Come on. Those are the worst. Acer quality has been steadily climbing while hp is pretty much dead last. | i just bought a HP Envy 14 beats edition. seems ok
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11-27-2011, 05:26 AM
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On a budget of $400, im looking to buy a new or used laptop that's decent enough to be able to run a few new games at medium settings. Is it a long shot or can I actually find one on Craigslist? Tia! I'm clueless about computers nowadays lol Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-27-2011, 08:33 AM
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Any recommendations for a laptop that doesn't have it's fan on the bottom of the unit? I want to be able to lay the laptop down On a lap or bed without it overheating. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-27-2011, 11:37 AM
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#221 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by LiquidTurbo Any recommendations for a laptop that doesn't have it's fan on the bottom of the unit? I want to be able to lay the laptop down On a lap or bed without it overheating. Posted via RS Mobile | Check out ASUS g series laptops. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-27-2011, 01:48 PM
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#222 | | Got MOD?
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Originally Posted by insomniatic On a budget of $400, im looking to buy a new or used laptop that's decent enough to be able to run a few new games at medium settings. Is it a long shot or can I actually find one on Craigslist? Tia! I'm clueless about computers nowadays lol Posted via RS Mobile |
Acer TimelineX 3830 is your best bet. either that or the Asus UL30J? The one with the Nvidia 540m
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11-27-2011, 02:52 PM
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#223 | | SiRVs up, dude
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+1 for MBP.
OSX is Great for school and reading documents, word processing, surfing etc. I love the four-finger swipes! Even though I have a mouse, I hardly ever use it. No need to go with super high end MBP for gaming, the standard old refurbs are great as well (I think all apple certified refurbs have new bodies anyway.. just old internals).. and I don't think MBPs are really meant for gaming. They could probably run the standard SC2 or whatever, but if you really want a game rig, get a PC instead. Best to get a combo of MBP for school and a at-home desktop Windows PC for games
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11-27-2011, 03:30 PM
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#224 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by SiRV +1 for MBP.
OSX is Great for school and reading documents, word processing, surfing etc. | Wow it does things that computers in the 90's could do. 
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11-27-2011, 03:52 PM
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