Apple Computers

[DirtyM]

Due to my ibook melting in the fire last spring, I am on the hunt for a new Apple computer. I am a graphic designer, so a Mac is a must.

I don't know how many people will be able to answer these questions, but what kind of speed, memory, etc. should I look for? :uhoh:

I'm leaning more towards a laptop for its portability, but if I have to get a desktop, its not a problem. I do a lot of graphic work with Photoshop and Illustrator and will probably be working on website design as well. Everything that a graphic designer needs.

Can anyone recommend anything?

And don't tell me to get a PC. Thats not an option.

[Kafn8td]

are they still in business? J/K The guy that did the logo I showed you is using a Mac G4 Titanium (?) model on OS10. Go to the Mall of America and visit the Mac/apple store. They are very friendly in there and I'm sure will give you good advice.

[theduckylittle]

I'm inclined to just recommend, "Buy the biggest one you can get for the money." Especially if it's going to be a desktop/laptop dual duty type of system.

But if you're going to sacrifice, I'd cut down on CPU speed and seriously consider getting loads of memory. OS/X can use the upped memory productively and all the applications you run will be memory intensive.

[wysiwyg]

I have a Mac Mini, it has the Super Drive and I added 1gb of memory. Grant it, it is not a laptop but it is a lot of bang for the dollars. Go to MOA and look at the apple store before buying.

Purchased PhotoShop CS2 a month ago and learning to use it.

[Video_Master]

I'm with Ducky on this. Get the most you can for what you want to spend. Check out the store at the MOA.

[Doodler]

are they still in business? J/K The guy that did the logo I showed you is using a Mac G4 Titanium (?) model on OS10. Go to the Mall of America and visit the Mac/apple store. They are very friendly in there and I'm sure will give you good advice.

I think you are talking about a G4 Quicksilver. It's basically a little slower then the single processor G5's.

I'd get a MINIMUM of 1gb of ram. Otherwise get as much as you can afford. You are like me, eventually you will use it.

[Kafn8td]

Get the most you can for what you want to spend.

ha ha, found this funny this morning. I usually try to get a little less than I can for more than I want to spend. :googleeye

[DirtyM]

Get the most you can for what you want to spend. Check out the store at the MOA.

This is the problem. I"m not sure what I want to spend. I'm basically trying to figure out what I must have, then see how much its going to cost me. I just don't want to end up with stuff I won't need.

The memory I know I will use, its the speed that I don't really know about. You can upgrade memory in any system, I'm trying to figure out the speed I should get.

I plan on going to the Apple store at Rosedale. Or a few other stores. I've checked with some people I work with and they bought theirs at CompUSA.

[cobraboy325]

dont talk about upgrading and laptops in the same sentence ALWAYS way more expencive
Cobraboy

[HiPo]

The memory I know I will use, its the speed that I don't really know about. You can upgrade memory in any system, I'm trying to figure out the speed I should get.

Get the fastest you can. That way you keep software bloat at bay, maximizing time til the next upgrade/purchase. MHO.


I plan on going to the Apple store at Rosedale. Or a few other stores. I've checked with some people I work with and they bought theirs at CompUSA.

I've found CompUSA's Apple support to be relatively wimpy. IMHBAO, a better alternative would be MicroCenter (http://microcenter.com/at_the_stores/st_louis_park.html).