What computer do you use for video editing? Are you happy? If you had the chance to go back in time, would you do the same choice?
I am extremely happy with my XPS13 from 2015, but I am running Ubuntu, and there's no good editing software available (DaVinci resolve would not run).
Honestly any good unit works if you have a really high resolution monitor, at least in my case. I work in fashion desgin, so I need high resolution monitors as well. It was a pitty that we were not able to get the ones from the office. I only had a super old laptop at home, that was good for emergencies and a lot of other stuff, but not for constantly working on it. I found the http://www.bestbezellessmonitor.com/ and aftre reading a lot of reviews I finally decided to invest in one. Honestly now, I don't really want to go back to work from the office casue I feel so good working from home. I'm a lot more productive and comfy at the same time.
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I've had Macbook Pros, Sony, Dell, HP and Lenovo laptops and my favourite for video is the Lenovo Thinkpad X280 that I currently use. This is over about the last 15 years. I had a HP Spectre that was great as well.
In terms of performance, I never really push the machines I use as I'm only ever recording my screen with Quicktime or OBS, and maybe one or two external cameras and mics. Most high end laptops will be able to do this no worries.
But the connectivity is key for my usecases. Having all the ports that all my gear natively plugs into has been critical over the years because I've had so much trouble with docks and hubs. The Thinkpad has:
2x full size USB-A 3.0 ports - cameras and audio interface
1x HDMI out - I commonly work for corporates and almost everywhere has HDMI where I'm located, so no mucking around there
2x USB-C for quick charging and newer peripherals
Touchscreen which is critical for me (I design and analyse products used on touchscreens so not having it is a non-starter now)
Internal SD card slot which is also critical if you need to store large files without USB keys or external disks
A lot of high end Dells, HPs, etc will have these kind of layouts too. I used an HP Spectre (older one with ports on it other than USB-C) for ages and it was great (until it was stolen on a holiday).
Obviously the Thinkpad doesn't run OSX which some would list as a drawback but I try hard to not be too dogmatic about the tools I use, if a better alternative comes up then I will switch. If they start making MacPros with ports again and with a touchscreen I would switch. Maybe when all my gear is dead and everything on my desk is USB-C. But at the moment it's just annoying and making my life harder by not buying the right tool is not something I'm interested in doing :)
I use Premiere for video and Cubase for audio but neither of those helps you on Linux, apologies there.
I think my advice would be to look at how you're going to be set up and not to rely on docks or hubs for anything that needs to perform flawlessly for you.
FWIW I would buy the Thinkpad again. I would just get the 4g modem addon as well! I regret cheaping out on that!
Very detailed, thanks a lot!
It is a pity that video editors do not take Linux seriously, except for DaVinci, but it is very hard to get it to run except if you have specific versions of the kernel, etc. I'll take a closer look at the Thinkpad. Have read some nice things about the Asus, which also have touch screen. Once I finish recording I'll move to the computer decision...