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December 11, 2016
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An Advice for Illustrator compatible laptop?

  • December 11, 2016
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I am considering the purchases of multiple graphic design software programs, more specifically Adobe Illustrator CC[Ai},  Manga Studio Ex 5 FULL VER.[MS], & Sketcbook Pro[SBP].  Ideally I would like advice on what specific laptops are equipped to support the most optimum use of all these programs. I would be using [Ai] for complex vector illustrations with fractal geometric art, and significantly less complex logo designs,  to display on  the web, t-shirts, poster prints & large canvas print. As for the other software [MS] & [SBP] I'd used for sketch/paint & and comic book/graphic novel art.  3D model/render/animation is available for [MS], but I would not be using that much, if not at all.  I have a good understanding of all system req., and most of them I can line up with some Laptops I've researched. But where I'm still finding uncertainty, is with the Graphic Card compatibility. Trying to line up a laptops specs with these multiple system requirements has become a bit difficult for my dyslexic mind.  The graphic card is my present dilemma. So  [Ai] req. OpenGL 4x, [MS] req. OpenGl 1.5 and [SBP] req OpenGL 2.0.  I have looked into ASUS ROG GL502 GAMER NOTEBOOK & the ROG G751JLDS71. They have a Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070 Open GL 4.5. Will this Nvidia OpenGL 4.5 support OpenGL 4x,2.0 &1.5?  NvidiaTech support advised me to make sure and ask Adobe if [Ai] can run on this graphics card.  If not, can any who has Adobe Illustrator CC, and uses it for complex illustrations & logos recommend a specific Laptop/laptops that would indeed support the most optimum use of [Ai] and what I want to use it for.  And if you use similar multiple graphic software programs, what specific laptops are you using or would you strongly recommend. I have a $1900 budget, but the more research I do, I think I can be a little flexible. Less would great though! Any advice? I would be most grateful.

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    Correct answer sishamIAGD

    I use a Asus Rog (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OYS98QG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )

    Serves me well and I use Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign along with other programs, you also have the option to increase the spec. Also falls within your budget. 

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    December 12, 2016

    Thank you for your response sishamDSS.  Your Laptop recommendation and advice on options is most appreciated.  It is especially helpful that you use all those Adobe apps.  Would you be able to also recommend specific spec customization, within that Asus Rog, that would handle the workload I mentioned? If so, that would be great.  I'll continue to research the ASUS brand laptops, but it's always great to get confirmation that I'm on the right path, and new options that I had not considered.  So again, thank you for your advice sishamDSS.

    sishamIAGD
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    December 14, 2016

    Hi ThBluPrince,

    Happy to help.

    The advantage of this laptop is that you can increase the RAM to 32GB and also increase the SSD.

    Full spec here:

    https://www.asus.com/uk/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-G751JT/specifications/

    If you need a video of how to upgrade... How To Upgrade the ASUS G750 Ram and Hard Drive to SSD (Tutorial) - YouTube

    I have done this yet (I haven't needed to! )but I plan to soon.

    All the best.

    December 15, 2016

    I reviewed the video you recommended, and looked at some more on the youtube page list. they had several.  They were very helpful! Thank you again. Have a good Holiday Season!

    sishamIAGD
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    sishamIAGDCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    December 12, 2016

    I use a Asus Rog (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OYS98QG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )

    Serves me well and I use Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign along with other programs, you also have the option to increase the spec. Also falls within your budget.