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[quote name='joachim' timestamp='1331105085' post='16450']

If you use a laptop for demanding tasks, one has to be prepared for it to be end of life after 3 to 5 years. The hardware is compromised for energy efficiency and cooling issues. The performance gains in processing power of processrs and graphic cards in the past two years are quite dramatic. Though now is not the time to upgrade. If your system works I wound recommend to wait for Ivy Bridge.



People say nice things about Windows 8. It is available as a beta. Windows 7 Is also on the way out.



On the Lightroom versions I would not buy a LR3. It lacks important features such as softproofing, which made me go Aperture.



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I guess I'm suffering from the frustration of trying to pursue a life-long interest but now with the income of a pensioner!



I know I'll have to replace the laptop in a while, but I've wondered if I buy a desktop - which gives more 'bangs per buck' - then I can use the laptop for several more years, particularly when travelling.



Dilemmas. And yes, there's always something better around the corner. Like that D800.