Im buying a laptop.....?

Question

Im a soon to be collage student going for a grapic art mayjor...I want one I can write on the screen possible...brand wise I dont care Id like hp...but it doesnt matter cost isnt important nothing over 1,500....thanks

Answer 1

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Of all the Windows tablet I've seen, the screen size is quite small but then I haven't shop for a notebook computer in a year so it may as well have changed.

Answer 2

If you are a graphic arts major, then a Mac would probably be best. But no macs I know of are tablet compatible, so you can't buy a mac with a screen you can write on. Macs are dominant in the graphics arts industry so you should use that which you will likely use in a job.

Now, if you REALLY want a laptop you can "write" on, then Lenovo makes one, as well as Gateway. Stay away from no-names and lesser name brands - you want MAJOR name brands. You also want 3 year warranty - anything less is foolish - laptops are far more susceptible to damage than a desktop and they use far more brand/model specific components that aren't nearly as easily replaced as those in desktops.

I have no problem with dell, but as far as I know, they don't make a tablet PC.

Lastly, EVERYONE has a failure rate. They idea is to reduce the odds that YOU get one - but the best brands make crap and the crapiest brands can make reliable stuff too. Keep that in mind.

Answer 3

Writable-screen laptops are called tablets. Generally, they're very good, although the product line in general is a little new -- it's hard to tell how reliable they will be, if there will be unexpected problems, etc. These problems will be primarily a function of how the laptop / tablet is made and designed rather than the idea of a laptop in general.

A lot of computer users like Apple computers and laptops for graphics, music and movies. Apple's operating system is a bit harder to use than Windows, and can get confusing. I don't think Apple makes any tablet PC's, so you may have to chose between an Apple computer (generally better in terms of software and hardware for graphic art) and a tablet (you'd be able to draw on the screen and use software uniquely to tablet pcs. Also, there are generally equivalent if somewhat inferior programs for the tablet pc).

Answer 4

Yeah, you'll need to use MS word a lot to use the spell check often. You'll need Apple brand if you're going to be a graphic designer. Don't go to Ebay or those online auctions. Better get it real by going straight to the Apple website or visit the stores.

Answer 5

all I can say is don't buy a Dell. Made a huge mistake a few years back, spending $1,600 on one, pluis another $400 for their "top warranty" and it only lasted 5 months. By the way, the warranty didn't cover crap. Anyway.. good luck. That's all I've got.

Answer 6

If you will not be writing notes on it in class, but just like in your dorm you could buy a mac and then attach a USB drawing tablet to it.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

just beware Dell just recalled 4 million laptops today.

Answer 9

Apple's are great for imaging and design. I bought a macbook pro and i love it

Answer 10

lenovo think pads or since your doing graphics a mac