I have talked to countless users of both pc and mac, and it seems like for my uses that mac would be a good choice. I mainly use Photoshop/Illustrator as well as a few of the macromedia programs like flash and dreamweaver. But all of these are on mac so thats no big deal. I'd like to stay under $1500 or so if at all possible, so that kind of rules out a MBP. I would like to be able to game, but thats what I have a desktop for. However, will it run basic games like WoW and the like? Im just trying to get as much info as possible before I take the plunge. Thanks for the help guys.
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You can get notesbooks alot cheaper than the macbook for your needs,I was in the same condition as you,I thought Apple for Photoshop and such and not to mention I got a better graphics card,more ram,and more HDD space.I would just say look around alittle,unless you have your eyes set on Apple.
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A MBP may fit you better. The extra screen real estate would really come in handy for the tasks you want to do, also I would not expect to play any games with the GMA 950. That is not to say it won't play them, but I don't think most will be pleased with the results. Do you know any students, that would knock the price down to 1800. Or check out the refurbs. Apple refurbs have a very good reputation.
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Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, WoW, $1500.
I know we're supposed to be promoting Apple here, but you may actually be more suited to staying with a PC notebook. Adobe hasn't updated their apps to be Intel native yet so you won't get the best performance. Also, while WoW does run then its going to be a downgraded experience. And you'll also have to budget in a repurchase of all your PC software to get the Mac versions.
You can get a dual-core Dell notebook with 256mb video card for under $1000 that can run your current apps/games you want and just save the $500. You can put it towards a mac notebook next year when the Macbook will have a better video card and Adobe releases updates to their apps. -
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Ya you won't have to rebuy WOW. In fact, if the Universal thing is a problem or you don't want to repurchase all your software right away, there are several options for running Windows. For you, Parallels and and a copy of Windows should work very well and Parallels is around $50 I think and an OEM on Newegg of XP Pro is around $150. So $200, not $1500. Just gotta be a little creative!
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Well you have to decide. You can get an Asus S96J for under your budget, and get it with an x1600 and really good specs. If you want an Apple, I would wait till you can get a MBP, with the student discount it brings it down to 1799. Maybe you can get lucky and fine one for like 1700 shipped w/o tax or something off ebay but I would do a lot of research of ebay and the sellers. You probably will get the best suited laptop as the Asus S96J and that is a really great notebook. With the x1600 and Core Duo, and I think the screen is a little better. Your gonna have to decide wether you want to game or not. Best of luck!
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Thanks for correcting me on the WoW thing. I didnt know that they did stuff like that. Are there any other popular apps that install to both PC and Mac because that would save potential switchers like me a ton of cash.
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Macromedia Studio 8 at least has both Mac and Windows installers on the same CD's. I think the Adobe CS2 packages actually have both versions as well, but I'm not sure.
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I'm thinking of getting a macbook too, look's great.
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I think the packages are sold seperately, because when I look I always see on websites both aren't together.
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Thanks so much for all of the respsonses guys. I really dont see myself as a "mac" guy, and I thought it was a little overpriced and underpowered for what I really wanted to do with it.
I've had my eye on a few "maxed out" gaming rigs for around the same price. No SLi or crossfire but with 7600/x1600 or x1800/7900gs. So going from 17"/high end dedicated GPU to 13"/Intel GMA, was a little dissapointing to say the least.
Once again thanks for the input guys, I really do appreciate it.
Cheers!
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Lol, If you had the Cash for something that much why not get a MBP, or a alienware!!! I always dreemed of getting one! One Day I will, even if it is the cheapest one they have!
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Alienware is bad, very bad. I can't think of a time where I heard of a good thing about them. I read/hear nothing but problems.
Macbook for me?
Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Blake, Aug 24, 2006.