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Question

Which laptop is best for graphic designer?

Mar 15, 2018 3:36PM PDT

Please suggest which laptop is better for graphic designer to run Photoshop and Illustrator. I need it to have good specs.

Laptop HP Pavilion 15-ab205nv T9Q92EA
http://www.stephanis.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=6246&tt=graphic&lang=l2&p_id=333090

Laptop HP Pavilion 15-cd000nv 2CK11EA
http://www.stephanis.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=6246&tt=graphic&lang=l2&p_id=347927

Laptop DELL Inspiron 5567 i7-7500U
http://www.stephanis.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=6246&p_id=339361

Laptop ASUS VivoBook Flip TP501UA
http://www.stephanis.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=6246&tt=graphic&lang=l2&p_id=346836

Thanks in advance.
Vera

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I'm going with Asus. Why.
Mar 15, 2018 3:41PM PDT
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Thanks
Mar 15, 2018 3:58PM PDT

Thank you very much for your answer.

I am currently having the older model of Dell Inspiron and I am happy with it but I agree that the screen is not that great as the Asus one.

I would prefer to get something from local store that's why I have placed the links from local store.

The shipping is free as I saw at you store. But what shipping method you are offering?

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I don't ship.
Mar 15, 2018 4:49PM PDT

For a few years I've been getting new laptops at Amazon, Newegg and well, no where else.

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Asus of the four
Mar 17, 2018 4:36AM PDT

Of the machines you mention, I'd go with the Asus, I have one (not that model) and the build quality is very good and a very nice screen.

For a graphics designer, I'd have a couple of reservations. On the model you name, the screen is HD and not Full HD - you might want the higher standard for your work. The HDD is a slow one 5400 rpm. I'd replace it with a SSD, the difference is amazing. Or at least a WD Black 7200 rpm if you need the capacity on your internal disk.

I assume you'll be using a separate mouse - the glidepad on mine is terrible!

And dump most of the Asus enhanced experience junk - it slows the machine to a crawl.

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Some more options
Mar 17, 2018 11:57AM PDT

Thank you very much for your answer.

Another options I am considering are:

Laptop ASUS VivoBook Max X541UJ
http://www.stephanis.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=6246&tt=graphic&lang=l2&p_id=346874

Laptop LENOVO IdeaPad 320-15IKBN
http://www.stephanis.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=6246&tt=graphic&lang=l2&p_id=347505

Laptop HP Pavilion 15-ab205nv T9Q92EA
http://www.stephanis.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=6246&tt=graphic&lang=l2&p_id=333090

Laptop HP Pavilion 15-cc500nv 2CK10EA
http://www.stephanis.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=6246&tt=graphic&lang=l2&p_id=342649