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Before you decide on brand perhaps we should consider some specs.
1. Suggest I7 QM 2nd or 3rd gen.
2. Some laptops will now support 16gb Memory, get one that can be expanded to this.
3. USB 3.0 ports
4. Discrete Graphics with its own memory 1-2gb, Nvidia or ATI. Look at your software and see if it can make use of any features from either brand.
5. Next you need to decide on Screen Size and resolution, if you get a laptop with HDMI or Display port output then you can always use an external screen for post processing. This size will impact the size and weight of the laptop and its portability.
6. Will you use firewire? This can limit your choice to either Buisness model laptops some come with Fireware A and can have Express Card slots to allow adding a Firewire B card or Apple Mac book pro
7. Also you need to consider the impact of night time out door use on Laptop. So you might want something with a strong body that can handle this type of use.
8. Hop down to to some show rooms and have get a look and feel for the laptops.
You can Get I7 QM 3rd Gen with 4GB Ram + Discrete graphics starting from around 800$ and up. The Same in a Apple Macbook Pro 2nd Gen I7 will start around 1400 mark.
For Work I use a HP Probook, and am trying to get an Elitebook both are very nice systems.
For home I use a Asus K55VD which i just got 3rd gen I7 QM will be expanding to 16gb from the 4gb in it. Paid 900 with extended warranty.
Previously had Toshiba P750 2nd gen I7 QM very nice machine can now be had around 800 mark.
Each machine has its pros and cons, but all are good machines. To me I consider my specs i need and then look at the best deal i can get at the time.
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