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    Best HP laptop setup for AVCHD format

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Glashub, Dec 25, 2009.

  1. Glashub

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    Hey There. Happy Holidays. I got a Sony camcorder for Christmas. Right now I have an Sony SR with 2.53ghz processor, 320 7200 rpm HD, 4gigs of ram, and an ATI radeon HD 3470 graphics card. My AW-190 was stolen so I can get a new laptop. What do you think is the optimum setup for file transfers, fast computing, etc?

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    Glashub, Dec 25, 2009
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  3. Glashub

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    Will do. Thanks for the directions, Sean.
     
    Glashub, Dec 25, 2009
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    I'm not sure I follow you? What do you mean by file transfer. The camera's or another notebook. You mentioned specs from one notebook but that another was stolen?
     
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  5. Glashub

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    Krane. I have the SR with the specs listed. I have the insurance money to buy a replacement laptop for up tp $3000. I've read a lot about how one needs alot of power for editing AVCHD file transfers. I don't know what processor to get. i7 or will a strong dual core do? How much ram? I like the dv6 or the Envy I guess.

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    Glashub, Dec 26, 2009
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    Yes Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) does require a lot of computer power. However, most 2.0 GH or higher processors can handle it fine. Still, the higher you move up, the more you increase performance--but I wouldn't expect a dramatic improvement--so spend your money wisely.

    I choose quad-core since editing programs are typically specified, to optimize that configuration. But I suspect having a 64-bit system will be a lot more. important.

    In any event, you should be fine with an i7 processor. A better video card will give you better graphics, but laptop are still not as flexible as desktop in that arena. Only consider it an issue if you special in graphics, and it's the same for RAM. Nevertheless, ram is so cheap I see little reason not to maximize our systems full potential so you will have it, if you need it.

    I'm still in the process of transitioning my laptop for editing and maximizing ram will be next after external hard drive.

    One more thing, I suggest you get the largest screen you can, especially, if you plan on doing a lot of editing. The extras real estate will be a godsend once you start developing your project.
     
    Krane, Dec 27, 2009
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    I recommend a Dv7t quad edition with core i7 and NVDIA GT230M... u can do this stuff way faster compared to a dual core... its about $1200 ish and if u look around u can get a 20% bing cashback... so its even cheaper.. even a Dv6t quad edition will do but its 15 inch or 16 inch will Dv7t is 17 inch... u can also use a Dv8t which is 18.4 inch...
     
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    If editing is your thing, this is definitely the way to go.
     
    Krane, Dec 27, 2009
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  9. Glashub

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    Thanks guys. I'll check it out.
     
    Glashub, Dec 28, 2009
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    If I had $3k, I'd be looking at the Envy or the Dell M6500, both of which can spec out at that number. No reason not to get your money's worth from the insurance company.
     
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    Of course, if the difference will go back to your pocket, then the $1200 system might make sense!
     
    jimmypop, Dec 28, 2009
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    I don't see that in the Envy. Granted, it's a pretty laptop, but I don't see it with the capacity to outfit as a video editor?
     
    Krane, Dec 28, 2009
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