Looking for a really nice lap top.. need some help
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and d00d...if you're going to be doing image editing, get a mac...i dont know why you want to get a pc. what does brad know about macs? i'm guessing NOTHING. i just bought Ling a macbook...and that ish is pretty sweet...i could only imagine how much more ill the macbook pro is.
and what the heck is mac powerbook but pc version? you talking about OS? you're f'n confusing me
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and what the heck is mac powerbook but pc version? you talking about OS? you're f'n confusing me
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i hope he didnt say that you couldnt put mac and pc on teh same network...cuz that's foolish.
i install stuff on Ling's macbook across the network that i downloaded on my PC.
might wanna talk to some professionals first
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Basically because the color representation on 99% of PC laptop screens lacks the ability to show a "true range" of the color spectrum or proper contrast. It just isn't within the scope of their ability.
Add to that the fact that even if you tried you would never be able to adjust the screen to exactly the right angle every time you opened it to use it. even sitting in the same location the screen slowly (mostly unnoticeable) lowers whichever way gravity pulls it.
Also the screen adjustment programs on laptops is geared towards "acceptable" representations of color. Include backlight or lack thereof and you add an infinite number of variables you cannot adjust for every time (even with a no glare screen).
My editor does all his work on a Mac Powerbook, I took an image he adjusted and put it on my color calibrated PC at home and was surprised at how accurate it really is under almost any condition. I have calibrated my laptop a hundred times and it just never stays accurate for very long at all.
Add to that the fact that even if you tried you would never be able to adjust the screen to exactly the right angle every time you opened it to use it. even sitting in the same location the screen slowly (mostly unnoticeable) lowers whichever way gravity pulls it.
Also the screen adjustment programs on laptops is geared towards "acceptable" representations of color. Include backlight or lack thereof and you add an infinite number of variables you cannot adjust for every time (even with a no glare screen).
My editor does all his work on a Mac Powerbook, I took an image he adjusted and put it on my color calibrated PC at home and was surprised at how accurate it really is under almost any condition. I have calibrated my laptop a hundred times and it just never stays accurate for very long at all.
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There are several ways to calibrate your monitor.
You can do it manually using any number of online sources to help you. this is the least accurate of ways but it gets you near the ballpark.
You can get programs that do it according to monitor brand and comp specs. These will get you to the gate.
Then you have "Spider" type calibrators which use a combo of software and hardware to calibrate the monitor and builds a profile that loads every time you fire up your comp. Spendy but these are the best.
A monitor should be re-calibrated at least once every two weeks for maximum performance. I tend to run mine once a week because I have an older monitor I bought used and want to be sure it is spot on. My laptop I don't bother with anymore, it just annoys me to worry about it.
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