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Looking for a laptop under $500 to run Maya and RenderMan

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Either of those will run the programs, keep in mind that they are both used. The second link with the i7 and 8 gig of RAM is the better purchase even at the higher price.
Either of those will run the programs, keep in mind that they are both used. The second link with the i7 and 8 gig of RAM is the better purchase even at the higher price.
 
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