Is this laptop capable of HD video editing using Sony Vegas 9.0?

[Eleanor Trezise]

Processor looks good; though you will probably want more RAM than that, say 6 or 8GB? It will make a big difference when editing and rendering large projects using 1080p clips.

A 1GB graphics card would also be better.

I mean, I’m sure that laptop will be able to do it, but with the upgrades I mentioned it will be much faster and there will be less of a stress on the computer when you start adding effects, making longer videos etc.

[Norman Willis]

Also consider heat issues. Most laptops are made from injection molded plastic, which traps heat.

Some people report excellent success with the Asus G51, and also the Lenovo line, although you will always have better success with heat on longer projects in a workstation model.

And Eleanor is right: the more RAM, the better. Try for x64 in the operating system, although sometimes x32 in Vegas is better.

I hope that helps.

Norman Willis
http://www.nazareneisrael.org

[Bob Peterson]

Vegas does not use the graphics card. Save your money.

Yes, more memory will help. Even more important are multiple, large, fast hard drives. That is a bit more difficult to do in a laptop.

[Norman Willis]

I agree with Bob that more memory is the thing. However, if you ever intend to use Photoshop (even Photoshop Elements) then a graphics card is an extremely helpful tool.

Norman Willis
http://www.nazareneisrael.org

[Bob Peterson]

Excuse me? Aside from the ability to calibrate a monitor, I have never heard of any case where Photoshop looks to a video card for improved performance. Could you explain what you mean by this?