I'm looking to change out my home pc and get a laptop. This will probably be my forever computer, although I say that all the time.
Main uses for the computer would be audio and video editing, though not as much as I used to -(I collect audience recordings of gigs in audio and video formats and edit them as required. More and more shows are coming in Hi res audio and 4k video video formats. Gone are the days of single VCDs), BD-R burning (with ext burner but, again, not as much...) and general excel work. I also listen to high resolution music in various formats, and some of the files can be a gig and more in size.
It's the portability that I'm keen for, as I can't seem to find the time to go upstairs, boot up etc. that I used to.
Main concern I have is what type ( workstation, gaming etc.) of laptop to go for. I feel a gaming one would be overkill (don't game, at all) but the separate video memory and higher ram that they seem to provide is what I'm looking for - I think!
For reference, my pc just now is pretty old - Amd Fx8350, 32GB DDR3 and radeon R9 380.....
Is anyone able to steer me in the right direction? Not necessarily specific laptops, although that would be nice, but more what type, spec etc that you think would suit my needs best. It seems a jungle out there, ready to eat unsuspecting fools.
As far as peripherals are concerned, it would only be a couple of 4 disk HDD enclosures and a pair of speakers that would need attaching - as well as a large monitor. Some advice on a docking solution would be gratefully received also.
Thanks in advance.
Main uses for the computer would be audio and video editing, though not as much as I used to -(I collect audience recordings of gigs in audio and video formats and edit them as required. More and more shows are coming in Hi res audio and 4k video video formats. Gone are the days of single VCDs), BD-R burning (with ext burner but, again, not as much...) and general excel work. I also listen to high resolution music in various formats, and some of the files can be a gig and more in size.
It's the portability that I'm keen for, as I can't seem to find the time to go upstairs, boot up etc. that I used to.
Main concern I have is what type ( workstation, gaming etc.) of laptop to go for. I feel a gaming one would be overkill (don't game, at all) but the separate video memory and higher ram that they seem to provide is what I'm looking for - I think!
For reference, my pc just now is pretty old - Amd Fx8350, 32GB DDR3 and radeon R9 380.....
Is anyone able to steer me in the right direction? Not necessarily specific laptops, although that would be nice, but more what type, spec etc that you think would suit my needs best. It seems a jungle out there, ready to eat unsuspecting fools.
As far as peripherals are concerned, it would only be a couple of 4 disk HDD enclosures and a pair of speakers that would need attaching - as well as a large monitor. Some advice on a docking solution would be gratefully received also.
Thanks in advance.