sparkles
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Post by sparkles on Jul 6, 2014 23:11:21 GMT
I think I've done too much "technical" research this weekend. LOL I'm in the market for a new laptop and I want to be able to scrap on it, but I'm seeing a lot of comments that discourage PSE on laptops. I know it would be better on a desktop, but I really want the portability of a laptop. I'm not looking for a $1000 laptop, but I found one within my budget that well exceeds the requirements for running PSE. What is your experience and what are the specs on your laptop?
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 6, 2014 23:43:15 GMT
I've used in on a MacBook Pro. It's fine. It may be a little tricky to do what you want with a trackpad instead of with a mouse. I guess if you have problems then get a mouse and sit at a desk/table.
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Post by stampartiste on Jul 6, 2014 23:52:41 GMT
I've been using PSE for years, and I've only ever run it on laptops. I've had three laptops, and PSE has worked on all of them. I don't experience any slowness or crashes. Until I switched to Lightroom a couple of months ago and moved my catalog from PSE10 to LR5, PSE managed my 25,000+ photos just fine. I have not had any problems running LR on my laptop either. My laptops were in the $500-$750 range. I run Windows 7.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jul 6, 2014 23:59:02 GMT
I use pse10 on a laptop and have no issues with it. I'm on a dell Inspiron that is a couple of years old now. I have mine set up at my desk normally with a keyboard and mouse and a bigger monitor but I have also used it as a true laptop. I have a wireless mouse that I use.
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 7, 2014 0:26:37 GMT
I'm running PSE9 on an HP 17" laptop. Before I ran it on a Dell 15" laptop. I always have Picasa and PSE open at the same time since my photos and supplies are in Picasa. I use a Logitech wireless mouse. No issues.
ETA: For specs - My HP Pavilion g7 is 64-bit, has a 500GB hard drive, and it has 6GB RAM. I'm running windows 7.
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Jul 7, 2014 1:09:58 GMT
You just need to purchase something that has some decent components. That means a little more money. A good quality processor - Intel Pentium Core i5 processor and 6 - 8 GB of RAM. You really don't need a tremendously huge hard drive. 500 GB would be plenty.
Less on the specs and it will run slow and run hot. Running hot is the death knell for a laptop. Always keep the fan area unobstructed also.
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pamp
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Post by pamp on Jul 7, 2014 1:29:44 GMT
Yes,it works well on laptops with the features mentioned above. I have switched to PS a few months ago and it works fine also.Just like the other poster stated,good processor and lots of Ram. Good Luck..... you will love it!!
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Post by Gennifer on Jul 7, 2014 1:39:53 GMT
I run my full designing programs (PS and AI) on my laptop, but it's a pretty beefed up one. I wouldn't think twice about putting PSE on a laptop in general, and have installed it on my daughter's cheap-o laptop. (It's slow, but it's sufficient for her.)
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Post by luv2scrapaboutmykids on Jul 7, 2014 2:16:07 GMT
I have a macbook air and macbook pro both with PSE and they work great. My son has a dell and it works fine on that too.
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sparkles
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Post by sparkles on Jul 7, 2014 2:47:08 GMT
Thank y'all so much! I just ordered my laptop and PSE 12 and I'm so excited! I did end up with a higher end model than what I was originally looking at, but I used my Amex points so it was free!!!!! Yay!
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Post by kluski on Jul 7, 2014 2:50:13 GMT
I don't have trouble running the progrAms but I do have trouble with color since the color changes when the screen/monitor moves.
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sweetjpea
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Post by sweetjpea on Jul 7, 2014 3:11:16 GMT
I have had various versions of PSE, always on laptops and I've never had a problem.
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Post by streetscrapper on Jul 7, 2014 12:51:34 GMT
I've been using PSE on a MacBook Pro for about 4 years without any problem. I did, however, buy a large monitor about 7 months ago and I love it!
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Post by scrap4nick on Jul 7, 2014 13:00:47 GMT
Yay for you! You will be so glad you got it. I have it on mine and love it!
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 7, 2014 15:59:55 GMT
Thank y'all so much! I just ordered my laptop and PSE 12 and I'm so excited! I did end up with a higher end model than what I was originally looking at, but I used my Amex points so it was free!!!!! Yay! Wow! Congratulations with your new FREE laptop. |
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Post by pierkiss on Jul 7, 2014 17:12:20 GMT
I use photoshop elements all the time on my laptop (a very old MacBook). It works great for me!  |
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Post by Scrapthology on Jul 7, 2014 17:30:44 GMT
I use it on my old Sony Vaio with no probs.
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Post by sabriolet on Jul 7, 2014 17:42:42 GMT
I run PSE on a Dell Vostro that is 3 1/2 yrs old. It's my work machine, which means there is a little more to it than a run of the mill laptop in turns of specs. I have had no problems with PSE on this machine.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 7, 2014 18:58:59 GMT
Same as others - I've only run PSE on various laptops (currently on a macbook pro) and it works fine. Have fun with your new toys!
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Post by fruitysuet on Jul 7, 2014 22:59:32 GMT
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sparkles
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Post by sparkles on Jul 8, 2014 2:43:43 GMT
I got a Toshiba with an i7 processor and an NVIDIA graphics card - DH talked me into those. I hope they are as good for photo editing as they are for gaming! LOL. 8GB RAM and 750GB hard drive. It's only a 15 inch screen, but I have a 26 inch monitor that I use with my work laptop that I can also use. I also got the touchscreen since it will be running Windows 8. I'm also not planning to let anyone else near it! We have a desktop and my DH's laptop for everyone else to use! Thanks again everyone! |
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Post by anniefb on Jul 8, 2014 4:14:25 GMT
Great to hear. Enjoy using it!
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Post by Patter on Jul 8, 2014 17:01:07 GMT
I have had various versions of PSE, always on laptops and I've never had a problem.
Lena Same here. I started using PSE 4.0 on a laptop, and now am up to the newest version on my 3rd laptop. |
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scrapngranny
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Post by scrapngranny on Jul 15, 2014 19:49:42 GMT
While I run PSE on my laptop just fine, I did find I needed to hook it up to a monitor. Since the angle of the screen varies easily on a laptop, I found the the color and brightness was never consistent. I getting much better results now.
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Post by Julie W on Jul 19, 2014 12:11:17 GMT
I have used PSE for years on my iMac. Last year I added a Macbook Air, and I do digiscrap on PSE when my daughter is at various lessons/appointments. It does work, but certainly not as user-friendly in terms of screen space, as the larger screen.
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