[TraciM]

I recently got a warning of hard drive issues on my computer. Then I realized it is 9 years old! I upgraded the RAM to 16 last year which made it tolerable. I mainly use my desktop for photoediting. Mostly Lightroom and Photoshop CC. I don’t want to under buy but I don’t want to over buy. What should I look for?

[TraciM]

I should mention that I am an ipad and iphone user on a PC budget, but I am considering splurging. Once again I don’t want to buy to much but I don’t want to go too cheap and not be happy with it. Thanks!

[Walt]

I suggest that you consider a new computer with a SSD (solid state drive). There are some good deals on refurbished computers too.
Walt

[KimKomando]

Hi Traci,

Wow, 9 years that’s a long time. If you are using an iPhone and iPad, have you considered an iMac?

[TraciM]

Yes. I am considering a Mac. Waiting for the mall to open Friday…God willing and if the hurricane doesn’t strike!

[TraciM]

Well, I wanted an Apple Watch and bought a Fitbit. I now have an Apple Watch and my friend has an expensive Fitbit. I did not want to make same mistake with computer. I bit the bullet and bought an iMac. Love the way everything updates each other. Delete or edit pic on computer and same thing happens on phone and iPad. Nice.

[TraciM]

Help! What do I need? Don’t want overkill but don’t want to cheap out and be unhappy! The most intensive thing I do is Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC. No gaming. My friend gave me hers (she thought it was broken) to try. It works fine but is a little slow.

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