PCA newsletter editor needs advice on new computer
 

Hi all.

I've just been made editor of my local region's newsletter, and I'm looking forward to the job. But I need a new computer (PC).

I'll be using CorelDraw 12 (it was a hand-me-down from the previous editor). I'm looking for a laptop computer to save space in my home office. It should have a CD-ROM drive.

Any recommendations on something inexpensive? (<$450 or so) System specs I should look for?

Thanks,

d.

Go Mac and don't look back! Best for desk top publishing hands down..

mac mini - about that price, but not a laptop

Do you still print your newsletter? I ask because there are more modern alternatives to CorelDraw. I mean v12 was released in 2004.

We do still print it. I'm taking over from the member who runs the print house that does the printing. Using CorelDraw because the template for the newsletter is a CorelDraw file.

Thanks,

d.

Got it. Was he on Windows? Because your CorelDraw installer might still be OS-specific, and I don't think CorelDraw 12 works on MacOS X. Unless you are planning to buy the latest version too...

Yes, he was on a Windows PC, which is why a Mac would be awkward...

I think it way be time to switch programs. I was the head ed of our regions rag several years ago - used Quark on a Mac and at first it was a bit strange but I quickly understood why so many desk top publishers use it...there are really good reasons; format ease, style ease, file sharing ease with print houses, flexibility.