Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 07:00 PM 2/11/98 -0800, you wrote: >Hello Luggers, > >I recently purchased a computer for the purpose of getting into the "digital >darkroom", as well as general use. I am having second thoughts about my >purchase and I would like to hear what those of you who are digitally >manipulating Leica images, think. The computer I bought was a DELL, 300MHz, >Pentium II, 64MB RAM, 8.4GB HD, 8MG Video Board. The monitor is a 1200HS, >17.9" Viewable Image, DP .26, and a max reolution of 1600x1200. The printer >is an Epson Photo Stylus. These numbers do not mean a whole lot to me, but >I'm thinking they probably do to many of you. > Norman, I have almost exaclty the same setup except I have 128MB RAM and a 19" monitor - both of which really help with Photoshop. Dell has had great support and I don't regret my choice. I have had some problems with programs crashing and losing information. Just be sure to buy Norton CrashGuard and back up everything. I made the decision to go with PC's because they are cheaper and I can spend more on my Leicas! Tina ______________________________________________________________________ Tina Manley, ASMP <http://www.photogs.com/manley/index.html> <http://www.aperture-photo.com/site/reportage/manley/manleyframeset.html> <http://www.onlineartistleague.com/manleyt/portfoli.htm>