you must use the real size at 300dpi for the best quality.

In a simple way; how to make your designs print-ready? I mean, what sizes and resolution I should set when working on CD covers, posters, t-shirt designs etc… ?

Thanks upfront

I wouldn´t look for a brand, I would look for the best configuration at the lowest price. Mac computers are expensive.

I´m going to upgrade my old computer and I was thinking in a laptop, because I don´t have too much space, lot of people tell me “buy a Mac” or “build your own PC”,or get a Dell computer, the first one is too expensive,

I guess I´ll be able to do the same work (plus 3d, I hope so) with a 4gb desktop computer, if you recommend me any brand it would be nice

Diana

I switched to a laptop around 1-2 years ago and I hope I had done it sooner.

I have an Asus computer with 4gb (though Vista 32bits just can use 3gb), it was around 1.000€ and it works smooth. Latelly I´m having memory problems with Photoshop CS5 but there is lot of people having these issues, I bet it´s because this version is not too efficient.

If you need a relative portability (since the battery works for a few hours you always depends on an electricity source), don´t do heavy tasks (3d, video edition…) and can spend some extra money I completely suggest going for it.

Another advantage is the calm, forget the noisy fans!

Thanks
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