Notebook Config for HD Video Editing

[DaviDaVinci]

Hey guys, would the following setup work for HD Video Editing. I'm doing mainly home movies and some sports video analysis....some photoshop too.

# Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
# ? Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz)
# ? 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) - For 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M
# ? FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
# ? 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M - For DDR3 Memory
# ? 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
# ? Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
# ? Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
# ? Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
# ? 50% OFF!! HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner
# ? HP Color Matching Keyboard
# ? 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
FREE HP DESKJET D4360 PRINTER

It's going to run me $1317 Shipped - $70 Rebate so $1247 after all said and done.
I'll upgrade the memory and the Hard Drive as the prices drop.

It also says "dual hard drive (optional)" I wonder if that means hardware raid or software raid possibilities.

I want to get something that'll last me a while.

 

[boomhower]

I looks good. Depending on your intentions you may want to consider going for the quad. But at another $250 you would have to be pretty serious about it.

It has RAID 0, hell its offered straight from the factory.

 

[DaviDaVinci]

What would be the first thing to upgrade on this? I was thinking changing the 5400 rpm hard drive to a 7200 rpm one.

 

[DaviDaVinci]

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[DaviDaVinci]

Originally posted by: boomhower
I looks good. Depending on your intentions you may want to consider going for the quad. But at another $250 you would have to be pretty serious about it.

It has RAID 0, hell its offered straight from the factory.

Are you sure it has Raid 0?

 

[IlllI]

well one thing about laptops.. very few have really good color reproduction compared to some standalone lcd monitors

not sure if that would be a concern for you or not

 

[Rockinacoustic]

Check this deal out: Dell Studio 16

Anandtech gave the screen some rave reviews.

 

[IlllI]

that one did get better than average score on its lcd.. its still a TN panel though. depending on his work that may or may not be acceptable

 

[DaviDaVinci]

A lot of guys on FW were saying that the HP was better then the XPS. I don't want anything laggy at all. Now I'm wondering if I should just build a desktop with that same amount of money.