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Alluring_Glitter98b0
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September 9, 2026
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laptop for college & uni (photoshop, indesign)

  • September 9, 2026
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hi, i am currently in y13 (uk) and i am looking to get a new laptop which can run photoshop and indesign because they are what i use for my media coursework and my current laptop can only run photoshop. i would also like my laptop to last me as long as possible (atleast through uni!) and also preferably be lighter so i can take it with me wherever possible so i can finish work on the go

 

any suggestions would be highly appreciated!! obviously cheaper the better but i wouldnt mind investing in a good laptop if it will last longer, ive heard macs are good but i am a hardcore fan of android/samsung so any other suggestions that arent apple would be amazing :)

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Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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September 9, 2026

I have two Dell XPS-15 laptops that I like. 
My specs: i9 Intel processor, 64 GB RAM (minimum), 1 TB SSD (minimum), 15 inch 4K monitor* (40 cm?).

Get an inexpensive external 4K to work on at home OR a smaller portable external to carry with you ($200US for 27 inch/70 cm and $99US for 14 inch/35 cm, respectively).

 

PS: I have a Mac too, but they will cost more. (And I do like iOS 😁)

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    leo.r
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    leo.rCommunity Expert
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    September 9, 2026

    I’m sure Windows experts will suggest plenty of details. In the meantime, one important condition: don’t buy an ARM-based Windows machine as InDesign doesn’t reliably support it yet.
     

    ive heard macs are good but i am a hardcore fan of android/samsung


    I’m using Macs for desktop/laptop but also Android/Samsung for anything mobile. Wouldn’t touch iOS. This, btw, is not a suggestion to get a Mac.

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