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December 31, 2024
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Create Adobe Specific Devices

  • December 31, 2024
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  Full disclosure: I'm not super computer savvy, so if this sounds completely ludicrous, I would like to know WHY so I can learn.

  Now, I don't know if this has been brought up ever or if it's even feasible, but that's why it's an idea, right? I also didn't feel like scouring through zillions of posts to figure it out... Why doesn't Adobe either collaborate with someone or just develop Adobe specific devices? In other words, create a device, whether it's a laptop, PC, or tab, that is fully optimized for program usage. I feel like I'm always reading how photoshop causes crashes or runs slowly etc., even though the person's device is supposed to be compatible. That way, whenever Adobe decides to do an update, there's no fluctuation in quality or multiple bugs to fix over however many platforms or systems people are using; everything just updates as one. Personally, I usually use Photoshop with plugins and camera raw to edit my workflow and just running photoshop alone takes up most of my memory or creates other problems in which I am subjected to the surprise BSOD and losing my progress. Lightroom is more "user-friendly" but still can be just as confusing, I feel. Adobe could also include easier tutorials within the device and a help system that uses more beginner-friendly vocabulary.  If they wanted to keep the subscription service, they could do so within the device or, for those who already are subscribers, just log in and go. The device could also include the availability of plugins for other editing software, as it already does. 

  For me, it's been extremely frustrating that after doing a ton of research on the compatibility of adobe programs with various laptops and pcs, purchasing one that supposedly was deemed "compatible", then trying to utilize photoshop only to have it cause BSOD and constantly run slow during. This might be an issue with my internal system or whatever, but I feel like lately I'm spending less time getting work done and more time trying to figure out how I can optimize my laptop to run more efficiently with Photoshop. I do know there are other editing programs out there and have tried MANY of them. However, in my experience, each program has a very limited number of tools that are comparable to Photoshop. Therefore, I always find myself going back to be able to produce a more "quality" image.

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kglad
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January 2, 2025

again, this is done.

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January 2, 2025

Okay, we always come back to the starting point, i.e. price, and of course there is also Dell Precision 🙂
But I think that the idea of ​​creating a dedicated laptop/desktop for the Adobe suite is very good and not new at all 🙂 This is what happens in the field of music. Ableton Live is an excellent DAW that I use and Ableton makes a dedicated Ableton Push3 controller for it, equally excellent, and I also use it. Akai makes MPC software and dedicated grooveboxes that have a slightly modified MPC on board, i.e. MPC Live, MPC One, or the flagship Akai Force, etc., Korg, Roland do the same. Of course, when buying Ableton Push3, we get the Ableton Live 12 Suite for a fraction of the price. So the idea is definitely good. Then such a Workstation does not have to be so universal, but more tailored to Adobe. I already have a name and an advertising slogan, buy Adobe Workstation, you have the Adobe suite included 🙂 of course I'm joking, but the idea is probably worth it if Adobe at least converted it into dollars, is it worth it? Unless they've already calculated it 🙂

kglad
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January 2, 2025

the problems' have been solved long ago by hardware makers like pugetsystems.

jane-e
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January 2, 2025

 

 

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Why doesn't Adobe either collaborate with someone or just develop Adobe specific devices? In other words, create a device, whether it's a laptop, PC, or tab, that is fully optimized for program usage.

By @Infinate_FocusAZ

 

The simple answer is that Adobe makes software, not hardware. What they do instead is post the system requirements for each application. Since you mentioned Photoshop, here are the minimum and recommended requirements. Your computer should meet or exceed the recommended requirements.

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html

 

What we see on the forums is that most crashes are due to faulty hardware. Applications cannot cause the BSOD on modern computers.

 

If you have questions about your current system, go to Help > System Info > Copy and paste all of this information on a new thread in the Photoshop forum (not here in CC Desktop).

 

If you are looking at a new system, post the specs in the Photoshop forum and ask before you purchase.

 

And be sure to fill out any crash reports, including your Adobe ID. The team reads these.

 

Jane

 

 

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December 31, 2024

The idea is interesting, but rather wishful thinking. Companies write the minimum requirements and the problem is solved.

But I managed Photoshop in 3 ways:

1. Provide the laptop with solid cooling, there are laptop stands with very quiet fans around 20db.

2. The file being processed in Pshop should not be on the same disk, i.e. you should have two SSD disks in the laptop. One is C: the primary with the system and programs and the second disk, e.g. 😧 as storage. then you set the 😧 disk as the storage disk in Pshop,

3. The RAM should be 32 GB.