Purchasing Laptop: Advice Needed

[ron177]

Dear all,

I am interested in purchasing a laptop that would work fast enough (with Linux) that I would be able to do some photoshopping and movie editing. I wonder what type of Intel CPU do you recommend? What type of specifications should I keep in mind?

How does an Intel Celeron sound? I have found the following computer below for $300.00 and I wonder if the power is sufficient for my purpose.

I have never worked with a Linux and so I don't know how fast it functions when someone is editing photos and videos. Any thoughts would be most appreciated.

Ron

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Product Features

Intel® Celeron® processor 900
Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed.

3GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 4GB.

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.

15.6" TFT-LCD high-definition widescreen display
With TruBrite technology and 1366 x 768 resolution for stunning detail and clarity.

250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage options.

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
With 128-1340MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory for intense detail.

Multiformat media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Memory Stick and MultiMediaCard formats.

3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital audio, video and data transfer.

Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Lets you connect to the Internet without wires.

10/100 Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for a quick and easy wired Web connection.

[oz]

Hello

If it were me, I'd check the websites for the applications that you plan to use and see what they suggest as system requirements because I know that you don't want to come up short on this by purchasing a system that's too weak to handle the job. You can also check this wiki page to see a comparison of some of the various video editing apps and system requirements:

Comparison of video editing software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In the interim, maybe someone doing the same kind of work on a Linux laptop will jump in here with some tips and advice for you. Do let us know what you end up going with and how it all works out.