Hey there, folks.
I may have an opportunity coming down the pipe, in the near future (within 3-6 months), to try for a digital Graphic Design Certificate, at the local College. However, my previous laptop succumbed to quite a nasty virus, and is no longer with us ( using College computer @ the moment ). So, if I’m going to go for this certification I’ll need to purchase a new accomodating computer. However, I also need to buy a laptop for standard school work, entertainment, net surfing, etc. I’m thinking that I’d like to kill-two-birds-with-one-stone, and try for a laptop that would meet both needs. And the sooner I get it would also be to my advantage. Since you folks are a mostly knowledgeable and helpful bunch, I thought I’d run my situation past ya, and see if your input could help my options.
First off- the cash bottom line: $500.00.
( Don’t know if it’s do-able, but that’s what I’m working with.)
Initial Net search/opinions seemed to indicate that I’d need the following (for running Art Programs/Graphic Design):
Dedicated Graphics Card
Decent processor ( i5 or ↑ ? )
Decent monitor resolution ( ? )
Laptop should also be able to accommodate the following programs:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Flash
As far as school work goes, I’ve done pretty well just using MS Word for papers & such.
MS Word/Works, Open Office, or similar should fit the bill.
I AM looking around for laptops with the above specs, but I’m still a babe-in-the-woods when it comes to TECH. I get confused. I could really use a helping hand and a little savvy guidance. Anyone have a moment to leave me some helpful suggestions or two? I’d be very much obliged!
Sifthru
I may have an opportunity coming down the pipe, in the near future (within 3-6 months), to try for a digital Graphic Design Certificate, at the local College. However, my previous laptop succumbed to quite a nasty virus, and is no longer with us ( using College computer @ the moment ). So, if I’m going to go for this certification I’ll need to purchase a new accomodating computer. However, I also need to buy a laptop for standard school work, entertainment, net surfing, etc. I’m thinking that I’d like to kill-two-birds-with-one-stone, and try for a laptop that would meet both needs. And the sooner I get it would also be to my advantage. Since you folks are a mostly knowledgeable and helpful bunch, I thought I’d run my situation past ya, and see if your input could help my options.
First off- the cash bottom line: $500.00.
( Don’t know if it’s do-able, but that’s what I’m working with.)
Initial Net search/opinions seemed to indicate that I’d need the following (for running Art Programs/Graphic Design):
Dedicated Graphics Card
Decent processor ( i5 or ↑ ? )
Decent monitor resolution ( ? )
Laptop should also be able to accommodate the following programs:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Flash
As far as school work goes, I’ve done pretty well just using MS Word for papers & such.
MS Word/Works, Open Office, or similar should fit the bill.
I AM looking around for laptops with the above specs, but I’m still a babe-in-the-woods when it comes to TECH. I get confused. I could really use a helping hand and a little savvy guidance. Anyone have a moment to leave me some helpful suggestions or two? I’d be very much obliged!
Sifthru
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram