Taking pictures with your digital camera is only half the fun. You can use a PC (or Mac) to store, organize and share your photos.
We've prepared a free training course that shows you, step by step, how to use the built-in features of Windows XP to transfer, manage and share your digital images. Click here to open the Computer Course.
If you're considering acquiring a computer or upgrading an existing one, you'll find links below and a few pointers to help you choose wisely.
Dell Computer offers some great deals on desktop computer systems. If you don't need portaility, choosing a desktop can save you a lot! CAUTION: Don't buy more computer power than you can actually use. A low cost, basic system may be all you need for most common digital photography activities.
When it comes to computers, the world can be divided into two groups, PC users and Apple Macintosh users. While we at Stone Bridge use PCs (more software options), most artists and graphics professionals prefer to use the Mac. You can check out the offerings from Apple by clicking the link to the left.
If you're on the go, a laptop makes a great traveling companion for the digital photographer. Both Dell and Apple offer laptops, but checkout the offerings from Fujitsu. Not as well known to the home user as some others, Fujitsu delivers full-featured, lightweight and robust laptop computers.
If you print your own photos on an ink jet printer, you'll be using a lot of printer ink. While it's always a good idea to use the printer manufacturers paper and ink for your most important photographs, consider using less costly supplies from Abacus24-7. They offer outstanding products, and stand behind them with an execllent satisfaction guarantee.
