Using the T61 screen with Photoshop?

Hi all. I am thinking about getting the T61 with the great discounts they have going on right now. I will be doing mostly surfing, programming and would like to do some lite photoshop/lightroom work as I do the majority on my desktop. I have read and heard the screens aren't that bright and don't have great contrast. Is this the case? Is it possible to do "some" photoshop work with the screen?

I have posted the faq in case anyone has a better system in mind. Thank you!

General Questions

1) What is your budget? $1200ish
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
---c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.
---US
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
---open to anything
5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
---surfing, programming, photoshop, lightroom
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
---taking it with me, but don't mind a little bit of heft
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
---nope
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
---4
9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
---no
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
---XP
11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
---widescreen
12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
---e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
---I like the look of glossy, but matte is better for photo editing
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
---no
15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
---buying now, I would like it to last for several years, 3-4
16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?
---100-150
17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
---I don't need an optical drive, but I wouldn't turn it down

 

I do photoshop work all the time. The screen is fine. It is not the "warmest" screen I've seen but it's very adequate.

 

Thanks for the quick reply. Ok, that's great to hear. Do you have the 14" or 15.4" Any recommendations for one over the other? I was thinking of getting the 15.4 and wsxga+ as my current laptop has that config.

 

I have a 15.5" screen. I find it hard to believe that everyone does not want one but there are people who prefer the 15.4 inch format.

I'm a developer and the wide screen format is perfect for visual studio. And yes I have wsxga+.

 

I've had the widescreen format for 4 years and couldn't switch back and yes, it is perfect for VS. Now I'm at a loss for what to get, but I'll post a q in the proper forum Thanks for the help.