laptop for architects: run 3dmax, rhino, autocad

[smr_VIZ]

Hi, anyone have comments for the laptop for the archtiects. I am thinking of buying powerful one. the budget is around $2000, I think.

 

Gained from the feedbacks form other thread, I am thinking sager5792, DELL

xps 1530( need to customize and upgrade alot), dell M90( above $2300). I would like to listen to you guys suggestions and comments.

[mnisbett]

I've been using a Dell M6300 for about 7 months now with great results. I did the research on all the most powerful systems on the market at the time. I was stuck between the Dell and The Alienware laptop. In the end I chose the Dell based on the fact that they have a guarantee that the laptop will work with most of the intense applications I would be using. I have 4 gig of ram, a 200 GB hard drive, an Nvidia Quadro 512 MB Video Card and a T7700 Core 2 Duo processor at 2.4 Ghz. I have and use AutoCAD 2008, Revit, Sketchup, 3D Studio VIZ, 3D Studio MAX, Chief Architect, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Impression, Office Suite, and Many more. Rendering times are as good if not better than comparable desktops.

Good Luck,

Mark

[AJLynn]

Holy overkill, Batman!

[Chewbacca]

AJLynn,

I am looking at a similar system while I am away from the office, and use all the same software as mnisbett, along with VRAY. Could you elelaborate on your overkill comment? What would you recommend downsizing for a person looking to use the lappy for these programs, and not overkill it?

 

In all respect.

thanks!