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I am thinking of buying a new Laptop and want to know everyones opinion on the most efficient proccessor ??
I do some DTP and photo work and I don't play games (crap co-ordination )
I know that battery life is also important and certain proccessors give longer working times without mains power ..

fire away techies !!!!!:eek:

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Short primer for the thread: is asking for the "best" mobile CPU for DTP and photo work with good battery life. Several members already raised brand and screen points; the practical answer is that "best" depends on tradeoffs (interactive editing vs batch processing, and battery vs heat/performance). The guidance below fills gaps in the earlier replies.

For processor choice, focus on workload rather than model names. Interactive work (brushes, layer moves, interface responsiveness) benefits from strong single‑thread speed and low-latency cache; exports, batch processing and modern filters scale with multiple cores. Power draw matters: lower TDP chips and chips with aggressive frequency scaling preserve battery, while higher-performance multicore chips give faster exports but more heat and shorter unplugged runtime. Look at real-world application benchmarks (Photoshop/Lightroom export times or editor responsiveness) and chassis-level battery tests rather than just chip marketing.

Screen and battery interplay are crucial for outdoor DTP/photo work. As pointed out, anti‑glare or treated panels reduce reflections; add to that a bright panel (higher cd/m2) and an IPS/VA type for wider viewing angles and better color. For accurate color, choose a panel with good sRGB/AdobeRGB coverage and plan to calibrate with a hardware colorimeter. Glossy panels look punchier indoors but are a liability in strong sun.

Practical checklist: 1) define priority (battery vs export speed); 2) compare per‑app benchmarks and chassis battery tests; 3) prefer strong single‑thread performance plus enough cores for batch jobs; 4) pick a matte/high‑brightness, wide‑gamut, calibratable panel for outdoor/photo work; 5) spec plenty of RAM and fast storage (SSD) to avoid swapping; 6) test the actual laptop in bright light and check reported battery life under real loads. Notes: vendor battery claims vary widely; discrete GPUs help some photo tasks but increase power draw.

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Member Avatar for goldeagle2005

not too sure about lappies, but from what I've heard, if you can afford it, go for an Intel Centrino technology based system. Gives the best performance.

commented: alway good if its free +1
Member Avatar for twoyorkie

thaks again goldeagle.....................any others out there with new laptops to boast about

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Seconding GoldEagle's choice ;)

commented: come on then give me some advice!!!! +1
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what about screens then !! I live in sunny Costa del sol ,Spain and can,t see my screen when i'm outside on the terrace .....what laptop has the best screens or will i have to move to a darker area !!!!??/!!

Member Avatar for 'Stein

One of the best screens I've seen is currently on alot of the Dell XPSs. It's treated with some sort of anti-reflectant. In addition, the screen itself is very bright.

Member Avatar for goldeagle2005

Wouldn't that lead to reduced batt life?

Member Avatar for 'Stein

Damn...very true.

Then again, you could always keep it on a medium setting, and only turning it up when ya need it. (This is what I currently do)

I'm a laptop man myself, owning....4 :cheesy:

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Uh...I think amd makes some mobile processors with low power consumption, Sempron and Turion models. The Mobile Sempron 3600+ is the best I think but also the most expensive. If you want dual core power Turion has some. Intel's good too!

commented: many thanks +1
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