Tom,
I also think that SSD and RAM would be more important than the fastest CPU. The former would speed up loading photos and improve responsiveness of Photoshop/LR in general. CPU would noticeably help (but still marginally IMHO) when you ask LR to export a bunch of photos or a web-gallery. That's where chrunching power speeds things up. I think I didn't mention why I would consider a desktop - that's the flexibility of upgrades. While the computer life cycle seemingly became shorter, I still think a desktop life cycle can be extended for longer. Also you gain flexibility of choosing the display which is uncoupled from the choice of the computer itself. This arguments are relevant when you are talking about large-size laptops (17"+) that are heaving and only marginally mobile. Personally, I prefer smaller-display laptops that are light and portable (12-13" max). However, if you still want a 17"+, here yet another lead/pointer for you: http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/alienware-m18x/30910.aspx (I didn't look into details - there are too many options there...) hth, Igor Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
