I'm looking for a new PC laptop. I am not a gamer, but I do quite a bit of photo editing. I often run multiple programs, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver at the same time (the same is true of Office suite). I've realized that a 17 inch screen is the least I can work with. Four of four people have recommended Asus.
My six year old Toshiba overheated and the repair shop confirmed it is a common problem (my integrated graphics chip melted).
With budget in mind, do I really need a dedicated graphics card? Is there much difference between a 1600 X 900 and a 1920 X 1080 display? Does a higher resolution slow down the processor? What are the pros and cons of a 5600 vs a 7200 rpm HDD?
I'd appreciate some thoughts from someone who isn't trying to sell me something. Maybe you wish you had upgraded and why? Thank you.
P.S. I tend to keep my technology around for a while, as you can tell from my six year benchmark.
My six year old Toshiba overheated and the repair shop confirmed it is a common problem (my integrated graphics chip melted).
With budget in mind, do I really need a dedicated graphics card? Is there much difference between a 1600 X 900 and a 1920 X 1080 display? Does a higher resolution slow down the processor? What are the pros and cons of a 5600 vs a 7200 rpm HDD?
I'd appreciate some thoughts from someone who isn't trying to sell me something. Maybe you wish you had upgraded and why? Thank you.
P.S. I tend to keep my technology around for a while, as you can tell from my six year benchmark.