Maya 6.5 on Laptop - Get the Best Deal Up to $1500

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The discussion revolves around finding a suitable laptop for running Maya 6.5 and other design software within a budget of $1500. Participants explore various laptop models, specifications, and performance considerations relevant to 3D modeling and design applications.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for a laptop that can effectively run Maya 6.5 and other design software, specifying a need for a large HDD, high memory, and a stable processor.
  • Another participant suggests the Dell Precision series, citing their own positive experience with a Dell M60 model, which meets the specified requirements.
  • Some participants express that the Dell Precision series may be too expensive for the original poster's budget, prompting a request for alternative suggestions.
  • One participant mentions a specific deal on a Dell Precision Workstation M-70, highlighting its graphics capabilities but acknowledges that it may not fit the portability needs of the original poster.
  • There are concerns raised about whether a $1500 laptop can adequately support the performance needs for the specified software, with some participants suggesting that higher-end models may be necessary.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of having a laptop with either NVIDIA Quadro FX Go or ATI Mobility FireGL graphics chipsets for optimal performance in CAD applications.
  • Several participants agree that the Dell Precision M-60 or M-70 models are among the best options available for 3D CAD work, citing their superior performance compared to other laptops.
  • One participant shares their personal experience with an HP laptop, noting that despite its high price, it lacks the necessary video card and memory for demanding tasks.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the Dell Precision series is a strong contender for running Maya and similar software, but there is disagreement on whether it fits within the budget constraints. Some participants express skepticism about finding a suitable laptop for $1500, while others suggest that alternatives may exist.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the importance of specific hardware configurations, particularly regarding graphics chipsets, but there is no consensus on the best model or brand that fits the budget while meeting performance needs.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals seeking to purchase a laptop for 3D modeling and design software, particularly those with budget constraints and specific performance requirements.

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Maya 6.5 on a laptop??

Hello,
I'm planning to buy a laptop(or a notebook if the name matters), what i want in the laptop is to run maya 3D fine( and other programs like photoshop, flash...design software in general), i also want a big HDD(60GB maybe good),high memory for good performance, CD/DVD burner.and fine a stable precessor( not sure if its centrino).
I'm fixing about $1500

I would really appreciate any suggestions
Adham.

P.S: i have a good deal on an LG notebook, not sure if its a good choice.. again i would be gratefull for any help here
 
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Can you get Dell Precision - series where you're at at that price ? I'm running all those on a year old M60 without a problem (60 Gb HDD, 40 Gb expansion drive, P M 2.1 GHz, 2 Gb memory, could do with 1 Gb on most appl. even when running the system in WinXP).
 
Not an option

thanx for that..
it seems i certainly don't have the option of Dell Precision, its too expensive..
any suggestions please??

Adham
 
Adhgh said:
thanx for that..
it seems i certainly don't have the option of Dell Precision, its too expensive..
any suggestions please??

Adham

Check out www.pctorque.com

They have powerful laptops and a great forum where you can do research and get help and support.

Regards
 
hitssquad said:
At the Dell Factory Outlet, there is a Precision Workstation M-70 for $1,380.00.
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks

It comes with the lastest Nvidia workstation graphics card. The RAM is only 512MB, but that can be upgraded at Crucial.com.

I may not be wanting a workstation.. notebook is what i need.. cause i will be moving a lot... anyhow thanks for the advice...if you find any such good deals, i will be more than pleased to know.

Regards...
 
Adhgh said:
I may not be wanting a workstation.. notebook is what i need.. cause i will be moving a lot... anyhow thanks for the advice...if you find any such good deals, i will be more than pleased to know.

Regards...

It goes by the name workstation but is a laptop ... not the lightest one but a laptop. Dell has placed it to its workstation lineup due to the 'torque' it possesses.
 
For the programs you listed a $1500 laptop is not going to be the best choice I would imagine.
 
mewmew said:
For the programs you listed a $1500 laptop is not going to be the best choice I would imagine.
For the programs he listed, a Dell Precision M-60 or M-70 will smoke just about any other laptop at any price. You can check the reports on the CAD usenet groups to confirm this. For example:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group...1bc3037f9?q=m70&rnum=3&hl=en#c54c9491bc3037f9

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A Portable Workstation that is to be used with 3D CAD will have one of only
two available Graphics chipset lines available. It will have either the
NVIDIA Quadro FX Go series or the ATI Mobility FireGL series of chipsets.
Anything less is meant for games and will not provide the quality and
performance that you will want. Dell is the only provider with the NVIDIA
option, while IBM and HP offer products with the ATI option. In the past,
NVIDIA always seemed to be better for CAD and that's why most prefer the
Dell M60/M70 laptops.
--
 
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mewmew said:
For the programs you listed a $1500 laptop is not going to be the best choice I would imagine.

I agree. My laptop is an HP, and it cost me $1500 base price. But the video card is terrible, and the memory is lacking. I cannot do airflow analysis on it, and I am building a desktop for that. But I think you will be hard-pressed to find what you want for that price.
 
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hitssquad said:
For the programs he listed, a Dell Precision M-60 or M-70 will smoke just about any other laptop at any price. You can check the reports on the CAD usenet groups to confirm this. For example:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group...1bc3037f9?q=m70&rnum=3&hl=en#c54c9491bc3037f9

--
A Portable Workstation that is to be used with 3D CAD will have one of only
two available Graphics chipset lines available. It will have either the
NVIDIA Quadro FX Go series or the ATI Mobility FireGL series of chipsets.
Anything less is meant for games and will not provide the quality and
performance that you will want. Dell is the only provider with the NVIDIA
option, while IBM and HP offer products with the ATI option. In the past,
NVIDIA always seemed to be better for CAD and that's why most prefer the
Dell M60/M70 laptops.
--

Agree, this is the criterion I've used in past 3 laptops to make the selection. And I do mostly 3D modeling.
 

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