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  7. Posted

    I'd say go read some professional reviews online as well about the Surface Pro 7 in general.  One annoying thing about a tablet PC is that replacing pieces inside if they break is a pain in the ass or impossible as are upgrades and they tend to come with hardly any ports (SP7 only has 2 USB ports which are USB-C and USB A at least).

     

    Something to consider as well.  Just to weigh the options here.  Not sure if you actually really plug anything into your laptop anyway.

     

    https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-pro-7

    https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/surface-pro-7

  9. Posted

    Well if you get a Surface, that is a Windows PC that is basically in tablet form.  If you do that, I think you have a tablet and PC all rolled into one.  In which case, you skip getting a laptop and just get a dock for the Surface or something.

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    1 minute ago, Anelle said:

    Depending on what you're using photoshop for (are you doing drawing or are you using it for other stuff) you might even consider an ipad like I got for my art. Can get a keyboard accessory for typing and shit. I very nearly went with a Microsoft Surface though, I waffled a looooooooooot and in the end chose ipad and don't regret it but Surface gave me a hard run for my money choice wise. This is only if you want this to double as a screen drawing tablet, since I saw you mention it. I also use it to watch movies in bed because that screen is gorgeoussssssssssss Otherwise I think these lads have you on a good track! 

    That's a good recommendation too!  iPad Pro and a bluetooth keyboard will definitely go the distance for you.  If you hate Apple/iOS stuff Surface can definitely work too (plus you get actual Windows and can run Windows stuff which means laptop REPLACEMENT might be easier).

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    I would recommend you see if you actually NEED hardware acceleration in Photoshop.  I'm thinking for what you are doing probably not.

     

     

    If that's the case, the cheaper XPS should do it and I don't recall you ever really talking about games anyway.  I'll look at a few more options myself. :)

     

    17 minutes ago, Tassifox said:

    ....my current one is an HP and it's what's lasted for the 10 plus years :riiight:

    Yeah I saw that. :lol:

     

    It's a game of hit or miss with them and their stats at least for me at work were horrendous (their desktops are fine but that's a lot harder to fuck up).  Personally I am not a fan of their stuff because it is poorly put together.  They cheap out on things that make their stuff just fall apart.  Maybe the higher end ones are okay but if you're getting a higher end one, you might as well get a good Dell (who has pulled their reputation out of the gutter). :)  We had lots of Dells at work and they're good laptops.  Dell and Lenovo business laptops are the kind of things that don't fall apart. :lol:  ASUS I've always generally liked as their stuff is all around pretty good.

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    Yeah that graphics upgrade will allow you to take better advantage of hardware acceleration in Photoshop (and also stuff like Premiere).  Of course that is really going to depend on WHAT you are doing in Photoshop and if you actually NEED the hardware acceleration.  It's also nice if you decide to play some games though.  Even something simpler like Stardew Valley or what have you.

     

    But ye, get us that budget so we have a better idea lol.

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    What's the budget?  Need a good range to work in.

     

    My goto brands are Dell and ASUS.  Lenovo's business laptops are decent (T series) but I wouldn't really go straight for those.  Other than that, give us a range and start looking at reviews of things to make sure they don't fall apart lol.  HP is generally terrible quality (had more of those break while I was in IT than all the others combined) so avoid.  Also don't get the cheapie brands like Acer unless it has a particularly glowing review.

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    11 hours ago, Anelle said:

    According to my aunt, Alabama has given out about 39% of what it has, and people like her and my parents who are over 65 but under 75 but have medical conditions like heart shit and diabetes are being told basically I dunno lol you'll get it when you get it.

    I don't get this.  They added 65+ to 1B even here so what in the fuck is Alabama doing?  Who is more susceptible than old people???

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  22. Posted

    The one thing I've found particularly troubling right now is how they're treating people in a lot of places with medical conditions.  Outside of Texas it seems like most places are doing shitloads of people BEFORE them and it honestly makes no sense.  I was reading this article going yeah, what the fuck?  Because like...over in AZ we're vaccinating police officers and teachers before people with medical conditions and like yeah, those people are important but um...shouldn't people with medical conditions be basically first in line after old people? :eek3:

     

    Part of my annoyance is of course because Jovanna has some medical conditions and I want her to get this damn thing soon.  I just do not understand why our roll out is seemingly so stupid.

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  23. Posted

    11 hours ago, Garlic Junior said:

    Wait, episode 3 has aired? I thought it was still a week out!

    *mutters at Disney*

    Every Friday. :thumbs:

     

    They're definitely drip feeding the story.  I kinda feel like they're really milking this when it's fairly obvious what's going on to some extent but I'm still enjoying the ride. :nod:

     

    Also lol:

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