Harlo guys i just want to ask if I want to use a lap top for my 3d object render what kind of specs do i look for.. i need to use lap top is because i need to keep mobile most of the time.. i can always bring my PC along to out station ...

FYI i'm doing events now and i design stages and trusses..

i only know atlest 15 inch screen and the rest i dunno what brand left

any suggestion or any good laptop?

Dell M65.

If you're feeling rich and can stand the bulk, Dell M90.

If you're rich and want something more manageable, then perhaps get the Macbook Pro, and run XP on it.

macbook pro 2.0. it's programs are meant for projects like this.

Heh.

I didn't know that the Macbook Pro came pre-installed with programs that did 3d, events, stages and trusses..

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This post has been edited by 3ric: Dec 26 2006, 12:23 AM

Mac book Pro..? thats kinnda pricy.. how much roughly is my budget to get a one.. not more than 7k can ?

Go download the pricelist from Cycom at the LowYat main page as a guide la.

Also, go to Dell's site and go configure what you need.

You have also not mention what programs you need to run on them, which really is the determining factor in what specs you need.

mainly lightwave 3d, adobe programs from photoshop, illus, after effects...

You would benefit from a 7,200rpm drive.

And for Lightwave, you don't need a workstation class gfx card - which will lower the price quite a bit. It would also be better for you to stick with Nvidia.

Just make sure you get the highest speed C2d you can afford and RAM.

Other than that, whether you choose the Macbook Pro or Dell, or anything else really depends on aesthetics and price.

apple macbook pro...

Ah lightwave 3d... way less process consumption than Maya which what i am using now. Dell workstation laptop is way too expensive for you since FireGL / Quadro FX Go installed which will cost Rm8K ++ depends on your configuration.

My advice for right now is go for any laptop which have nVidia 7 series GO or ATI Radeon mobile ( X series ). Make sure you dont do intense rendering in your laptop due to heat. RAM wise, 1GB onwards is the best while 2GB is the best you can get in current laptops.

For processor, 64bit is way to go due to future proof and maybe you are lucky to land yourself into Lightwave 9 64bit with WIndows XP 64bit

Mac Book Pro is really good for digital artist but at certain task, the Mac Book Pro is pretty slow due to current application isnt universal yet in simple english it means that the applications isnt rewritten to cope with the Intel Duo Core 2 processors. I suggest if to wait till next year if you are going to opt for a Mac Book Pro.

Good luck on your findings. Try scouting around www.cgtalk.com technical / hardware forum for more experts recommendation.

ah thanx a bunch.. ya mostly i'll just wait.. =)