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  • What to Look for in New Computer

    Posted by TraciM on June 1, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    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 replied 4 years, 6 months ago 3 Members · 5 Replies
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  • TraciM

    Member
    June 1, 2020 at 8:15 pm

    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

      Member
      June 6, 2020 at 3:30 am

      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

    Administrator
    June 2, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Traci,

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

  • TraciM

    Member
    June 2, 2020 at 8:29 pm

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

  • TraciM

    Member
    August 6, 2020 at 8:29 am

    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

    Member
    January 27, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Which Mac?

    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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