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Posted 25/10/2010 - 13:57
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PSE 9 is PC/Mac compatible - no need to buy a different version of it. Mac users also get Organiser with it.
I think more and more software will be produced/sold this way.
I think more and more software will be produced/sold this way.
Posted 25/10/2010 - 13:59
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K10D wrote:
Software, I meant that the software available like Photo shop etc. can generally can be found for a song.
Mac OS, maybe not virus proof but is it more reliable?
That's good then, sometimes you can exchange versions for free, i believe Adobe does that if you ask nicely Software, I meant that the software available like Photo shop etc. can generally can be found for a song.
Mac OS, maybe not virus proof but is it more reliable?
Reliability is relative though, it depends on what you run and do off course.
I'm running win7 since the RTM version and it hasn't let me down, only once when i installed CS5 over CS4 and removed CS4 afterwards... Adobe deleted some things and trying to correct that things only got worst
Don't know if i can blame windows for that.
Mac might run more reliable just in the way it's build, it's a good and solid OS though I've never doubted that.
Mac is coming with a new OS btw, it seems they are going to make it look and let it work as iOS by the looks of it.
Don't know if that's a good or a bad thing though...
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Posted 25/10/2010 - 14:46 - Helpful Comment
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Coming from someone who uses a 17" MacBook Pro, 8GB, i7, antiglare everyday:-
If your thinking of the i7's, upgrading the RAM on its own is easy, very easy, so don't be put off with that, 10 screws is not an issue!
SSDs are, according to all reports that I have read from users personal experiences, by far the best upgrade you can do after the 8GB upgrade. I'm very eager to get one, but waiting for prices to drop a little as I'm gonna put 2 in there (gonna remove the DVD drive and use the space for an SSD). Newer SSDs with newer controllers are coming out which do not slow down over time, so for me, I'm playing the waiting game a little to see how the market develops.
When I get round to fitting 2xSSDs the main boot drive will only be 64GB as this is way more than enough for the OS and applications, obviously change accordingly if you want to dual boot Windows.
Get yourself into an Apple store and see if you prefer glossy or non glossy screens, my preference is non glossy, however the glossy is even more rigid due to the large piece of glass.
Buy Aperture 3.
Adobe does, one time, cross platform upgrades for free.
One piece aluminium construction is very rigid, so perfect for the amount of travelling you do. Battery life can be pretty amazing for a desktop replacement 17" laptop, just avoid using Flash when on battery! Have easily managed 7 hours out of mine, so would be great for flights.
Ignore any post from Stefan regarding Apple products.
Windows can be used if needed in either a dual boot configuration, or virtually via software such as Parallels.
If you can, get your self to an Apple store with a booked shopping appointment, you then get a member of staff for an hour to help you work out what's best for you.
If you can get to an Apple store regularly buy a One 2 One with your Mac.
Look into Mobile Me to see if it suits you, having OS support for it brings a huge number of benefits.
If you get the 17" get a Sandsik Express Card SDHC reader.
The 17" easily fits into the Lowepro Fastpack 350!
When you get your head around spaces and the multi touch trackpad, anything else just isn't good enough!
That should do for now!
If your thinking of the i7's, upgrading the RAM on its own is easy, very easy, so don't be put off with that, 10 screws is not an issue!
SSDs are, according to all reports that I have read from users personal experiences, by far the best upgrade you can do after the 8GB upgrade. I'm very eager to get one, but waiting for prices to drop a little as I'm gonna put 2 in there (gonna remove the DVD drive and use the space for an SSD). Newer SSDs with newer controllers are coming out which do not slow down over time, so for me, I'm playing the waiting game a little to see how the market develops.
When I get round to fitting 2xSSDs the main boot drive will only be 64GB as this is way more than enough for the OS and applications, obviously change accordingly if you want to dual boot Windows.
Get yourself into an Apple store and see if you prefer glossy or non glossy screens, my preference is non glossy, however the glossy is even more rigid due to the large piece of glass.
Buy Aperture 3.
Adobe does, one time, cross platform upgrades for free.
One piece aluminium construction is very rigid, so perfect for the amount of travelling you do. Battery life can be pretty amazing for a desktop replacement 17" laptop, just avoid using Flash when on battery! Have easily managed 7 hours out of mine, so would be great for flights.
Ignore any post from Stefan regarding Apple products.
Windows can be used if needed in either a dual boot configuration, or virtually via software such as Parallels.
If you can, get your self to an Apple store with a booked shopping appointment, you then get a member of staff for an hour to help you work out what's best for you.
If you can get to an Apple store regularly buy a One 2 One with your Mac.
Look into Mobile Me to see if it suits you, having OS support for it brings a huge number of benefits.
If you get the 17" get a Sandsik Express Card SDHC reader.
The 17" easily fits into the Lowepro Fastpack 350!
When you get your head around spaces and the multi touch trackpad, anything else just isn't good enough!
That should do for now!
Posted 25/10/2010 - 14:58
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Unlocker wrote:
Ignore any post from Stefan regarding Apple products.
Just half of the things i said you're repeating in your comment.
Ignore any post from Stefan regarding Apple products.
Stefan
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Posted 25/10/2010 - 15:22 - Helpful Comment
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I switched from WinXP to OS X a little while ago... just wish I could dump all my WinXP machines
Currently running iMac 24 & MBP15.
(And before you all flame me - I'm not a PC newbie! I've been coding for DOS and Win since DOS 3.3 and Win 3.0!)
My favourite parts of Mac OS X:
* 30s boot time. Always.
* 2 or 3s from hibernate. Always.
* No faff shut down. It just does it.
* Audio devices can be hot plugged. I got sooo fed up with Sonar on the PC - having to reprofile USB hardware everytime. On the Mac I just plug it in and it works! Yahay! (Using GarageBand and Reaper.fm - unbelievably cool)
* I plumped for the regular display. The antiglare screen has no glass in front For photo work it's not a problem anyway - just calibrate with a Spyder+Argyll+DispCalGui - and work nearly in the dark. Display is just fine (but very bright actually)
* Burning DVDs doesn't stop you from using the machine at all
* Desktop and GUI is never sluggish. Some apps crash, yes, but you just "Force Quit" and no problem.
* I'm running VirtualBox with WinXP for anything that I don't have OS X software for yet. Even that is really stable!
There was a lovely comparison of XP vs OS X that definitely helped me to make the switch. There are quite a few UI & file operation things you need to know.
Overall, I'm very happy in Mac-land
Matt
Currently running iMac 24 & MBP15.
(And before you all flame me - I'm not a PC newbie! I've been coding for DOS and Win since DOS 3.3 and Win 3.0!)
My favourite parts of Mac OS X:
* 30s boot time. Always.
* 2 or 3s from hibernate. Always.
* No faff shut down. It just does it.
* Audio devices can be hot plugged. I got sooo fed up with Sonar on the PC - having to reprofile USB hardware everytime. On the Mac I just plug it in and it works! Yahay! (Using GarageBand and Reaper.fm - unbelievably cool)
* I plumped for the regular display. The antiglare screen has no glass in front For photo work it's not a problem anyway - just calibrate with a Spyder+Argyll+DispCalGui - and work nearly in the dark. Display is just fine (but very bright actually)
* Burning DVDs doesn't stop you from using the machine at all
* Desktop and GUI is never sluggish. Some apps crash, yes, but you just "Force Quit" and no problem.
* I'm running VirtualBox with WinXP for anything that I don't have OS X software for yet. Even that is really stable!
There was a lovely comparison of XP vs OS X that definitely helped me to make the switch. There are quite a few UI & file operation things you need to know.
Overall, I'm very happy in Mac-land
Matt
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Posted 25/10/2010 - 16:03
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Only read a few topics but it seems helpful so far.
35 Reasons Why Not To Choose a Macintosh
I know it does sound anti Mac but just read a topic before saying something okay
35 Reasons Why Not To Choose a Macintosh
I know it does sound anti Mac but just read a topic before saying something okay
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Posted 25/10/2010 - 16:12
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That page should be called "35 Reasons That People Give For Not Choosing a Macintosh"
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Posted 25/10/2010 - 16:21
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Yep that would be a better title Matt
But i just went with the title they used.
But i just went with the title they used.
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Posted 26/10/2010 - 00:18
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Looks like the Mac route is the way to go.
A change may be better than a rest?
Thanks for the input everyone.
Best regards
A change may be better than a rest?
Thanks for the input everyone.
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 26/10/2010 - 00:25
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MattMatic wrote:
I switched from WinXP to OS X a little while ago... just wish I could dump all my WinXP machines
Currently running iMac 24 & MBP15.
(And before you all flame me - I'm not a PC newbie! I've been coding for DOS and Win since DOS 3.3 and Win 3.0!)
My favourite parts of Mac OS X:
* 30s boot time. Always.
* 2 or 3s from hibernate. Always.
* No faff shut down. It just does it.
* Audio devices can be hot plugged. I got sooo fed up with Sonar on the PC - having to reprofile USB hardware everytime. On the Mac I just plug it in and it works! Yahay! (Using GarageBand and Reaper.fm - unbelievably cool)
* I plumped for the regular display. The antiglare screen has no glass in front For photo work it's not a problem anyway - just calibrate with a Spyder+Argyll+DispCalGui - and work nearly in the dark. Display is just fine (but very bright actually)
* Burning DVDs doesn't stop you from using the machine at all
* Desktop and GUI is never sluggish. Some apps crash, yes, but you just "Force Quit" and no problem.
* I'm running VirtualBox with WinXP for anything that I don't have OS X software for yet. Even that is really stable!
There was a lovely comparison of XP vs OS X that definitely helped me to make the switch. There are quite a few UI & file operation things you need to know.
Overall, I'm very happy in Mac-land
Matt
start monkeying around with "Automator" and "Applescript" and "Aperture"....I switched from WinXP to OS X a little while ago... just wish I could dump all my WinXP machines
Currently running iMac 24 & MBP15.
(And before you all flame me - I'm not a PC newbie! I've been coding for DOS and Win since DOS 3.3 and Win 3.0!)
My favourite parts of Mac OS X:
* 30s boot time. Always.
* 2 or 3s from hibernate. Always.
* No faff shut down. It just does it.
* Audio devices can be hot plugged. I got sooo fed up with Sonar on the PC - having to reprofile USB hardware everytime. On the Mac I just plug it in and it works! Yahay! (Using GarageBand and Reaper.fm - unbelievably cool)
* I plumped for the regular display. The antiglare screen has no glass in front For photo work it's not a problem anyway - just calibrate with a Spyder+Argyll+DispCalGui - and work nearly in the dark. Display is just fine (but very bright actually)
* Burning DVDs doesn't stop you from using the machine at all
* Desktop and GUI is never sluggish. Some apps crash, yes, but you just "Force Quit" and no problem.
* I'm running VirtualBox with WinXP for anything that I don't have OS X software for yet. Even that is really stable!
There was a lovely comparison of XP vs OS X that definitely helped me to make the switch. There are quite a few UI & file operation things you need to know.
Overall, I'm very happy in Mac-land
Matt
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
Posted 26/10/2010 - 11:37
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I find it interesting that amid all the techno talk in this thread so little has actually been said about what you want to do with these laptops.
Personally the answer is a lot. I want to do spreadsheets, run databases, certain windows applications, remote desktop sessions, web browsing, mail & messaging, photo stuff, maybe Illustrator, etc, and much of it at the same time.
For these reasons I have recently freshly installed Ubuntu Linux on my Dell Precision (workstation replacement) monster laptop. Not only is this now generally light years faster than under Windows XP, but Linux has what is for me an invaluable feature that allows for multiple concurrent desktops that can be switched with a mouse click or a hot key sequence. I find this a massive productivity advantage getting close to replicating my dual monitor desktop environment.
But the speed increase is also very, very impressive with Linux. For example I dug out an old Toshiba Tecra laptop a few months ago I think I paid around £3,500 for in 2001; Pentium III, 512mb ram, and a very nice screen. It was probably designed for Windows 98, was a little slow with Windows 2000 and unusable with XP, but is now happily running Ubuntu 10.10, and is fast and responsive and again a joy to use with the excellent screen.
If you are about to scrap your existing laptops you have nothing whatsoever to lose by trying Ubuntu to see if you like it, either just by booting from the CD or installing it on the hard disk. On the other hand if you simply like to buy shiny new gadgets, knock yourself out.
Personally the answer is a lot. I want to do spreadsheets, run databases, certain windows applications, remote desktop sessions, web browsing, mail & messaging, photo stuff, maybe Illustrator, etc, and much of it at the same time.
For these reasons I have recently freshly installed Ubuntu Linux on my Dell Precision (workstation replacement) monster laptop. Not only is this now generally light years faster than under Windows XP, but Linux has what is for me an invaluable feature that allows for multiple concurrent desktops that can be switched with a mouse click or a hot key sequence. I find this a massive productivity advantage getting close to replicating my dual monitor desktop environment.
But the speed increase is also very, very impressive with Linux. For example I dug out an old Toshiba Tecra laptop a few months ago I think I paid around £3,500 for in 2001; Pentium III, 512mb ram, and a very nice screen. It was probably designed for Windows 98, was a little slow with Windows 2000 and unusable with XP, but is now happily running Ubuntu 10.10, and is fast and responsive and again a joy to use with the excellent screen.
If you are about to scrap your existing laptops you have nothing whatsoever to lose by trying Ubuntu to see if you like it, either just by booting from the CD or installing it on the hard disk. On the other hand if you simply like to buy shiny new gadgets, knock yourself out.
Posted 26/10/2010 - 11:44
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For a bit of fun there is also an OS X skin for Ubuntu:
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If you're a fan of OS X's GUI but don't feel like paying for a Mac (or giving up your precious Linux), Macbuntu will install all the necessary apps, icons, and other resources to make your desktop look just like OS X.
Article and instructions
If you're a fan of OS X's GUI but don't feel like paying for a Mac (or giving up your precious Linux), Macbuntu will install all the necessary apps, icons, and other resources to make your desktop look just like OS X.
Posted 26/10/2010 - 15:16
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MattMatic wrote:
That page should be called "35 Reasons That People Give For Not Choosing a Macintosh"
I think it should be called "35 pros and cons of a Mac, discussed in the wordiest way possible!"
That page should be called "35 Reasons That People Give For Not Choosing a Macintosh"
Tim
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Posted 26/10/2010 - 15:20
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Shaky wrote:
For a bit of fun there is also an OS X skin for Ubuntu:
kinda like buying a sexy french maid outfit for the wife.... sure you get the LOOK, but will she clean the house?
For a bit of fun there is also an OS X skin for Ubuntu:
Quote:
If you're a fan of OS X's GUI but don't feel like paying for a Mac (or giving up your precious Linux), Macbuntu will install all the necessary apps, icons, and other resources to make your desktop look just like OS X.
Article and instructionsIf you're a fan of OS X's GUI but don't feel like paying for a Mac (or giving up your precious Linux), Macbuntu will install all the necessary apps, icons, and other resources to make your desktop look just like OS X.
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Mac OS, maybe not virus proof but is it more reliable?
I would definitely avoid buying RAM from Apple if at all possible, they charge you at least double what Crucial would.
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