Asus for Photography

Hello there

I m really interested to buy an Asus Notebook.

Photography is my hobby and so wanted a notebook to process photographs.

Which types of Asus Notebooks are dedicated for image processing? Is there any particular versions?

The processor must be quite powerful together with a good dedicated videocard. RAM is also an important factor. (512MB)

Thanks for your help!

Regards
LiKAir

 

Well, you have a few choices...what's your budget? I could use a little more information, but I would suggest the Z71V or Z70VA - tough to say, there are lot of factors involved...I need a little more info - will you be carrying it, what size screen do you want, etc.

You might try posting a "What should I buy" thread in the Hardware section, and see what people recommend. Be sure to fill out the "What to Buy FAQ" - it's a sticky.

 

Hello

Thanks a lot for your post...

Actually weight is not really a problem...
Screen size - 15 to 17 ''

Regarding budget; At the moment I'm in the research process. So for now I like to know whats on the market that suits me and then decide afterwards.

Z83V seems quite powerful for my needs especially the 128mb dedicated videocard and the expandable 2 GB Ram

Any further opinions...

Thanks

 

I use mine for digital photography (I have a D70 and shoot RAW)...widescreen is perfect. But with digital photography, the vid-card is near-meaningless. Programs like Photoshop rely on CPU power and system memory, so get lots of RAM.

Also, remember that notebook LCDs are impossible to color calibrate, so you have to be pretty careful with your manipulations. You might want to invest in a good CRT (or a calibrateable desktop LCD) to ensure that your colors, brightness, and contrast are coming out correctly.

 

Hello DownByFive

Thanks a lot for your reply.

Can you please state exactly which type you have? Z71V,Z70VA or Z83V

Yes you mention very good aspects...
Widescreen is ideal.
Reg Video card. So it is not important having a dedicated vid card for image processing ....? Yepp Image processing software are memory and CPU hungry so I would like to have a powerful CPU with a RAM ideally expandable to 2GB...

Thanks for your help

 

Specs are in the sig...

 

Asus Z71V work great.

I am a photographer by hobby as well. Uses Z71v for all my work, including slide show DVD processing a few time for friends wedding. Using photodex.com application. The best DVD slideshow program out there.

www.smilepak.com is my website.

 

Hello there

Thanks a ot for your post. I really appriciated your links. And enjoyed your website very much.

Is there anybody with a Z83 V?

Any other opinions?

Regards

 

The Z83v is a real beast... very powerful, but heavy at the same time. It does have a nice screen though... but the machine overall may be overkill (i.e you can purchase a VERY powerful desktop machine for the price you pay for the Z83v)

I'd recommend the ASUS Z70Va, Z71v, V6V.. as they are all high resolution systems very capable of photography uses, yet are still very portable (when compared to the Z83v, at least).

 

Thanks fopr your posts,

How much difference in price between a Z70Va and Z83V?

Is the Z70Va capable to be upgraded up to 2GB memeory?
What Video Graphic card the Z70Va uses?

Thanks

 

Both use a x700
Both can go up to 2gb RAM(Which most can anyways)
z70va is 15.4", z83v is 17"
z70va is 6lbs, z83v is 7lbs(I think?)

 

I think the Z83v is more like 8-9 lbs...

 

Is it already out for sale?

Thanks

 

Yes it's out now. Here's a link: http://www.ynot2k.com/products/laptops/z83v/z83v.htm

There's a bunch of pictures there and a review posted there. Also, when you're there, make sure you check out their Forum, they've got a lot of discounts available there (you can combine them too).

 

The main problem I see with the Z83v, at least from a digital photographer's perspective, is the relatively low resolution screen...

 

What do you mean with "relatively low resolution screen..."

Is it becasue its a 17inch screen?

And what about the A7Vb? Any experiences with it?

processor - PM740 1.73GHz 2Mb L2 Cache
ram - 512 MB DDR II
storage - 80 GB
video adaptor - ATI PCI Express X700 128Mb / WebCam /TV
network interface - Lan & Wireless (WiFi), Bluetooth
optical storage - DVDRW - Dual Layer
display - TFT 17 " WXGA
pre-installed OS - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Regards

 

The A7V and the Z83v are the same computer... "A7v" is the international name, whereas "Z83v" is the north american barebone name.

 

Hello likair,

i have the same hobby, and i'am using a W2VB.
Why?
Fantastic screen (high resolution)and 17" so your tools doesn't make the work space smaller.
Fast processor i have the 2,13 Ghz (770 Dothan)and is enough with 1024 MB of ram.
A cardreader is already bild in except CF
If the price isn't a problem this is youre notebook.

:asus:

 

Thanks for all your posts.

The W2 is very similar to the A7 or Z83. Price is very different and W2 is much more expensive.

The 17" screen will be quite useful for such use.

My budget allows me for an A7 and I think it will suite my needs perfectly.

Down by five stated:
"The main problem I see with the Z83v, at least from a digital photographer's perspective, is the relatively low resolution screen..."
Can any one explain further?

Thanks for your help
Regards

 

Hello likair,

youre photo's will look sharper on a higher resolution screen, and you have a better overvieuw.
I also looked for the Z83, but take a memorycard with good photo's on it and go too a store and look for youre self.
I did it and the choice was made, ofcourse you must have the extra cash for it.

 

Thanks for the comment

Can you tell me what the difference between SWXGA and WXGA?

W2 has a SWGA tft while A7Vb (Z83) has a WXGA.

Thanks

 

I think what you mean is the W2 has WSXGA+ and the A7 has WXGA+

Here's the breakdown:
W2 has WSXGA+, so its MAX RESOLUTION will be 1680x1050

A7 has WXGA+, so its MAX RESOLUTION will be 1400x900

In other words, the text on the A7 will be slightly larger...but you get more screen real estate/space with the W2.

 

If you want the best system for photography I would have to tilt my head towards the Z70 series...... or the W1...... The W2 is great and probably the 2nd best fit, but to have WSXGA+ on a 15.4" is going to give you the smallest pixels and that's exactly what you want for photography.

 

Agreed - 15.4" with a WSXGA+ screen is superb. You can hardly see the individual pixels. Definitley worth getting if you are going to deal with large photos.

 

Thanks a lot for your posts...

W2 and W1 are too expensive for me...

Z70 seems quite ideal for such task...although the A7Vb is powerful .

Still undecided...

Thanks for your help!!!
Regards

 

For photography, completely ignor the graphics card differences.... because you're not going to see an ounce of difference between a 128mb x700 (w2v/a7v(z83v)/m6va(z70va) and a 64mb 9600 (w1n if you can still find one) in terms of performance under photoshop cs2.............

I'm not suggesting the Z70va because of graphics performance (mainly anyway)... it's more in terms of the screen... .. a 7200rpm hard drive and a good amount of ram is going to do more for you in photoshop than and cpu or graphics card........ You're going to have to trust me on this one as it's my specialty and truly what grew my business into "proportable".....

What are you looking to spend?

 

If cost is an issue, the Z71v may be an option as well... but the Z70Va, still being the ideal option in my opinion.

 

I agree with the others you are best off with something like the Z70va personaly i think it has a nicer screen than my W2V and is a fast machine depending what you put in it.

 

So is WSXGA 1680x1050 a really big difference from the A7 WXGA+ 1400x900?

 

yes if u are looking for fine detail but u also get alot more workspace. if you are going to being zooming it to photos and editing them then a xga res will not be enough. u need to see the clarity and have as many pixels as possible if photography is what u are going to be using it for. everything will look sharper though.

 

Thanks a lot for your comments, I really appriciate it.

I saw the A7Vc which is a 17" WXGA+/WSXGA+ Crystal Shine LCD.

Is this the same as W1 and other WSXGA 1680x1050 screens?

Regards

 

No it's not. The W1 screen is the like the Z70V/ Z70VA, if not, the same. The A7 is the Z83.

 

A7Vc is a 17" WXGA+/WSXGA+ Crystal Shine LCD.

If NOT so whats the difference...? :/
Does the A7Vc uses another technology for its WSXGA screen?

Still confused :|
Thanks

 

The A7v is the Z83v in the states... the US model is the "vb" and not "vc" ..... vc means it's got a digital tuner and asus' mobile theater and vb means it's got the analog tuner and is ready to run MCE.

In the states the Z83vb only comes with the WXGA color shine screen.

 

Thanks

Yes but does the VC has a WSXGA tft??

Thanks

Regards

 

Technically both could have WSXGA+ color shine - but the vb is the only one available in north america and it's all dependent on how it was ordered from the factory.... I can just tell you that you wouldn't get that model in north america and if you had to import it ---- you'd be better off spending the money on the W2 -