Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Intel Macs can run both OS X and XP natively now. I'm still using an older PowerPC version of Photoshop running as a Classic app on a G4 Mini. Keep an eye out (www.thinksecret.com and other mac sites) for Adobe release dates for Universal updates to Photoshop. New Mac Pro configs should be released this year, as well as the latest release of OS X this spring. With the release of Vista, Redmond is still playing catch-up ball in OSes...and the new Mac OS X release should put Vista even further behind. The traditional 'price premium' for Macs has been reduced or has largely gone away in the past couple of years....and that does not consider the value of the Mac OS and included apps. Heard rumors of an Apple 'Media Event' on 22 February. This is how they introduce products in Cupertino between annual Macworld Expos. Charlie On Jan 31, 2007, at 7:46 PM, Robert D. Baron wrote: > My trusty Dell P4 1.7 ghz with 1 gb of ram turned 5 years old this > month, and like me, it is starting to have trouble keeping up with > the younger generation....so I would like to ask for the wisdom of > the LUG regarding a replacement. > > Aside from surfing the internet and a little word processing and > Quicken financial and such, my main need is for a machine that > will quickly operate the very latest versions of photoshop and > lightroom and their various third-party plugins and maybe an image > cataloging program if I can settle on one I like. > > I am not a gamer and although I might watch a movie on it I don't > see myself doing much video editing. > > I see three routes: > > 1. A new Dell; > > 2. A new local shop built; or > > 3. A new Mac Pro. > > It would be easier for me to stick with Windows XP Pro because I > know it, but I bought a G4 Powerbook to learn on last year and in > light of the new intel chip Macs that allow the running of some > windows programs I am not totally Mac averse. > > A little while back people were speaking poorly of Dell quality. > Has that changed? > > Obviously the key elements I need to consider are which processor > and which video card; I know to load up on ram. > > With those questions, and with a projected budget as far below > $3,000 US as I can stay, what is the current wisdom? What > specifications do I need? > > Many thanks for your help. > > --Bob Baron / Oklahoma City > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > Charlie Meyer West Virginia Coordinator Basset Rescue of Old Dominion, Inc. (BROOD) Droolassic Park Keyser, WV Basset Hound Rescue: Work With Women. Pick Up Dogs.