Hey folks,
I'm into sound mixing and video editing... I purchased an ACER laptop, a 1.60 Duo core with 504 of ram and got it upgraded to 1gig of ram (surprisingly, this ram doesnt show on my my computer properties, which has me wondering the authenticity of that - it shows as 504) - so back on track - I'm looking to spend no more then 2200 australian dollars (in australia obviously) on a laptop that can handle my video editing programs in a way where there is never any slowing down like my current laptop... it seems to drag along when I reach the point of having dozens of transitions and effects applied to my projects, and mixing and making music is limited in tracks before it drags along with various errors.
Essentially I feel its the ram, but my knowledge in computers is naive i fear. Can anyone suggest the good brands to go after for their value and lasting quality... ?
What I know I'm looking at getting anywhere from a 3gig of ram up for it... at least a 160gig hardrive (the more the better too) and at least 3 usb ports. I need it to be a duo (dual or duo core? what's the difference.. are there 2 like this?) core 2.4 at least.
Any suggestions are greatly apprecitated
thanks,
I'm into sound mixing and video editing... I purchased an ACER laptop, a 1.60 Duo core with 504 of ram and got it upgraded to 1gig of ram (surprisingly, this ram doesnt show on my my computer properties, which has me wondering the authenticity of that - it shows as 504) - so back on track - I'm looking to spend no more then 2200 australian dollars (in australia obviously) on a laptop that can handle my video editing programs in a way where there is never any slowing down like my current laptop... it seems to drag along when I reach the point of having dozens of transitions and effects applied to my projects, and mixing and making music is limited in tracks before it drags along with various errors.
Essentially I feel its the ram, but my knowledge in computers is naive i fear. Can anyone suggest the good brands to go after for their value and lasting quality... ?
What I know I'm looking at getting anywhere from a 3gig of ram up for it... at least a 160gig hardrive (the more the better too) and at least 3 usb ports. I need it to be a duo (dual or duo core? what's the difference.. are there 2 like this?) core 2.4 at least.
Any suggestions are greatly apprecitated
thanks,