Computer/Laptop advice

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Untill last week i did all of my photography work on my laptop, then i killed it nocking it off my desk. My insurance company have decided to replace it i just need to tell them what i want.
Any sugestions would be most welcome, I'm curently looking at a new Mac Book pro. My laptop was insured for ~£1400
Thanks
J

NSR Mick · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Karma :

To be honest mate. 1400 gets you a lot of laptop Very Happy

Personaly I'd go for a Sony Vaio as they look shit hot, otherwise a good IBM Thinkpad but I would say that working for IBM. Thumbs Up

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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

Personal experience says HP/Compaq for build quality and performance. If size/weight is an issue, then Toshiba do some slick units.

Vaio's do look sexy, but they are way over priced for what they are.
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

If you treat them rough aToshiba toughbook.

Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

If you're going to be doing a lot of photography-related stuff, I'd say either a Powerbook or a Vaio. A £1400 Vaio will knock your socks off with its performance, and they also have the best laptop screens in the industry. And a Powerbook definitely isn't far behind. It comes down to, in my opinion, whether you want to be Apple or Windows-based.

fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Vaio! Gets my vote if you have £1400 to play with. It's been a while since I dealt with laptops, but the Sony's were always the top choice. Expensive to fix, but very reliable and very sought after.
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Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

IBM ThinkPad would be my choice.
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T1z3R · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Karma :

i'd go for an IBM thinkpad as well

but a panasonic toughbook might be more useful if you knock them off tables often Razz

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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

My Toshiba has been susceped to drug induced cranberry juice spilling (Involuntary drugs, might I add) and is still going strong, admittedly with an external keyboard.

Hmm, was an interesting night that, nearly broke my spine from doing a front dive down a flight of stairs (Without hitting the stairs) and flipping into a doorframe.

*shudders*

curryfishball · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Karma :

i used to use a sony about 3 years ago, the battery was not very good, after 3-6 months use, it would not fully charge and would only last 10-20 minutes. they cost a lot to replace as well. sony laptops are essentially for looks and style, not really a serious working computer.