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Thanks, Noah. That MSI is a beast. I’ll have to check it out.

Im so sorry for posting the same link….here is the first one :http://wisont.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/shma-23estate-09.jpg?w=584

Thank you so much for taking the time in answering my query

I’ll check those out, Thanks for the tips.

Annie thanks. But we are talking about natural swimming pools. Non conventional chemical pools.  -Miles

I’d suggest a laptop with at least an i7 processor, a nvidia GTX 760, and although 8GB of ram is good 12GB would be better if you could stretch your budget.
You may be able to find some good deals on laptops since the new generation is just coming out.
This one is the lowest I would go for your price point:Acer Aspire V3-772G-9656 17.3-Inch Laptop…[Read more]

It runs very slow or stops working momentarily.  Do you have any recommendations for those four factors you mentioned?  I was thinking of spending around $1000.

When you say “Locks Up” do you need to restart sketchup, or is does it delay momentarily?
What are the biggest factors? Technically, all of them. Software will only run as fast as the slowest component.
Processor = Determines how fast it can process commands, loading files, templates, tools etc.
Ram = How much geometry, objects, and textures you…[Read more]

What are the biggest factors in getting SketchUp to run at peak efficiency? Is it just the graphics card and RAM? or is there more to it than that?  My work computer locks up a lot with SketchUp and it’s a fairly new machine.

Hi Dave, I’m glad to hear you are enjoying Pool Studio. 
We’ve made a lot of progress in the last few months. In our next update we you will see a totally new way of creating slopes. They are now super versatile, allowing you to import topographic plans, and create your 3D property in a few clicks. Let us know you you like it when it comes out…[Read more]

Sorry I’m a little late to the party here, but is the installation something a homeowner could handle?  I need to do about a 30 foot section that will have some curves.  Do these steel or alum sections bend and shape fairly easy?

Hi Andrew:
Unfortunately a touch screen will come at a large sacrifice to, processing and graphics power. There simply aren’t any powerful touchscreen computers yet (that I know of). So we have to hang on to the Wacom tablet (for now).
Are you more interested in power or size? For software you probably want at least a 17″ laptop screen. Although…[Read more]

I’ve always had luck with Asus brand computer. I’ve had my current model for over 3 years now. It runs AutoCAD, SketchUP, Photoshop. & more smoothly. Just make sure you have a ton of RAM!

“I’d do a couple of local trade or professional groups for free to generate and gage interest. Then go from there if I thought that teaching was a good way to make or supplement a living. That is a marketing investment of time rather than doing something for free”
I would assess the value …. just like I do for design fees.

I just bought a 23″ HP Envy Pro-Touch All in One and it works well so far. I have not had the chance to test out my Intuos Stylus yet but plan to soon. I bought it bc it has the same type of Bluetooth that my ipad has but a much larger screen. Check them out at BestBuy and see what works for you. This one is super fast too!

you still didn’t answer – where do you set the number, andrew?

Thanks Dave.  We are all doing great.  I hope you and your family are as well.  Yes, we are really trying to get this detail right. No redlining!!   We have detailed an embankment slide before (but not out of concrete).  I am thinking the polished/ sealed surface is best.  I have seen them before but was hoping to find an LA that has built one.…[Read more]

Trace,
I’d do a couple of local trade or professional groups for free to generate and gage interest. Then go from there if I thought that teaching was a good way to make or supplement a living. That is a marketing investment of time rather than doing something for free.
More likely, I would do the same speaking engagements and generate an interest…[Read more]

So while I’ve never built a concrete slide, my mental image is that this is built on a sloping grade and not free-standing.  I’d go for a fairly polished surface, the gunite slides we build on pools are fairly polished and they’re also wet which helps the slide actually work.  You better think this thing through or Dennis Day is going to come o…[Read more]

This does not seem high, 150$ an hour. Computer is not rocket science, it is pretty cut and dried, so i disagree with the need for a reputation to charge that, it seems pretty standard. If he finds he is in huge demand, then he can go up from there.
Where would you put an initial rate, Andrew? And perhaps it matters where you live.  

I don’t know how any of you can project the rates of well recognized and highly sought after teachers to someone who is being asked to teach this for the first time.
Would any of you pay anything close to those rates for an unknown instructor?
High rates come AFTER you build a following whether it is doing design work or teaching a class.
Start…[Read more]