Suggestions for a laptop for digital marketing

Sup DIMA Community,

I’ve been freelancing in digital marketing for a while now, but my laptop recently died on me, so I’m in the market for an upgrade.

I’d love to hear what most of you are using? I currently rely on CRM platforms, Photoshop, Lightworks, etc.

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  • Apple MacBook Pro M1/M2: The Apple MacBook Pro M1/M2 series excels in handling intensive tasks such as photo editing (using Photoshop) and video editing (with Lightworks). These laptops are renowned for their sleek design, extended battery life, and seamless macOS operating system. However, they lean towards the higher end in terms of price and offer limited upgrade options.
  • Dell XPS 13/15: Dell’s XPS 13/15 laptops, running on Windows, are celebrated for their stunning displays, robust processors, and portability. Ideal for both creative endeavors and everyday productivity, models featuring dedicated graphics cards (like NVIDIA GeForce GTX or RTX) are recommended for enhanced video editing performance.
  • Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio: The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio stands out with its versatile hinge design, supporting various usage modes such as laptop, tablet, and studio configurations. It delivers strong performance for creative tasks, boasts a comfortable keyboard, and offers flexibility in its form factor.
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Compute the amount of storage required for your daily task applications in addition to the cost of cloud storage. I ultimately had to pay for an additional Dropbox as a result of this.

The Dell XPS 13 is a great alternative. Kinda expensive but you won’t need to replace it in the near future. Another alternative is the Mac Book Pro which costs half what you would have paid for the Dell

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For design and CRM work (Photoshop, Lightworks, etc.) a strong processor and RAM are important. Look for a balance of power and portability. Popular options include MacBooks (user-friendly, powerful), Dell XPS (powerful Windows laptops), or Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio (flexible, powerful with touchscreen). Any DIMAs have experience with these to share? #DIMALaptopHunt

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I appreciate the recommendations. Professional_Twitch! Both the MacBook Pro and the Dell XPS 13 are good options, each with advantages of its own. When selecting a laptop that meets your needs, it’s wise to take things like longevity and cost-effectiveness into account.

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I recommend the MacBook Pro with plenty of RAM and medium to high storage capacity. For the best performance, go for the maximum available options.