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02/15/2008 12:13:21 PM · #1 |
Hi,
After an eternity of waiting I am finally getting my first DSLR (Canon 40D) and som glass tomorrow.
Also, I want to buy a MacBook. What I need to know is, the MacBook Pro is a little out of my price range at the moment, will the standard MacBook with 1 gig (possibly 2) be able to handle CS3 adequately?
Thanks!
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02/15/2008 12:22:01 PM · #2 |
| Its a fine laptop and will run CS3 adequately, but forget the 2gb and max it out to 4gb (3gb with slightly older macbooks). With ram so cheap there is no excuse not to. Also if you live in the states check the apple store refurb section. They have had macbooks with the same warranty as new for $799 several times already this year. You just need to be quick on the draw. |
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02/15/2008 12:26:31 PM · #3 |
The MacBook will run CS3 just fine I have the white MacBook with 2gb of ram and it runs all of CS3 just fine for me. No complaints at all.... I did alot or research on it comparing it the the pro one and decided on getting this one. Trust me it will be just fine
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02/15/2008 12:30:45 PM · #4 |
I have the MacBook that is the release just before the current one. I just put in two 2GB SIMMS for a total of 4 GB. The system can use just 3 GB, but I went with the matched pair since the price is so low right now. The systme info says I have 4, but 3 is all that will be used. If you get the latest rev you will be able to use all 4 GB. The 2 SIMMS cost $79 for both at a local Fry's.
I also bought a 250GB drive for it. By it after market and install it your self, very easy. In fact, you can get a 320GB drive these days. They cost under $150.00.
CS 3 will run fine.
Message edited by author 2008-02-15 12:35:57. |
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02/15/2008 01:11:54 PM · #5 |
Assorted notes:
A MacBook will work fine, but the Pro models have some worthy advantages: larger display, dedicated video card, a slot for eSata or additional FireWire ports. If you DO get a MacBook, go for the current model, which has Intel GMA X3100 graphics (an improvement over the Intel 950 graphics of prior models). You can get discounts through the Apple Store for education or rebates/bundles from places like Amazon or MacConnection.
You can get 2GB of RAM for $25 at Buy.com
OneCall has the 40D with 28-135 lens for $1279 shipped |
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02/15/2008 01:32:13 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by scarbrd:
I have the MacBook that is the release just before the current one. I just put in two 2GB SIMMS for a total of 4 GB. The system can use just 3 GB, but I went with the matched pair since the price is so low right now. The systme info says I have 4, but 3 is all that will be used. If you get the latest rev you will be able to use all 4 GB. The 2 SIMMS cost $79 for both at a local Fry's.
I also bought a 250GB drive for it. By it after market and install it your self, very easy. In fact, you can get a 320GB drive these days. They cost under $150.00.
CS 3 will run fine. |
I have the latest MacBook and just installed the 320 gig HD. I have 4 gigs in it, but CS3 ran fine when I just had two in. The only thing that creases me about the MacBook is the lack of a PCMCIA slot. I hate using camera battery to offload 2gig and 4 gig cards. |
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02/15/2008 01:35:04 PM · #7 |
Thank you for all the replies! Much appreciated.
Jan
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02/15/2008 02:50:18 PM · #8 |
Sounds like everything's been covered here, but I'll post my experiences. I've got a MacBook that's about a year old w/ 2GB RAM and a 160 GB HD.
It runs CS3 (1 - 2 open files) + Lightroom + Firefox + Thunderbird just fine with close to 500 MB free.
It also has no trouble with my external 22" widescreen monitor. Both the laptop display and the monitor display can be calibrated and it will happily use the correct profile for each display.
It also has no problem with my Wacom tablet's software. I've heard reports that it tends to be a bit of a memory hog but I've not seen that.
Overall, a very capable machine. |
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02/15/2008 05:42:39 PM · #9 |
I am looking into a new laptop as well for some time now.
What bugs me about the MacBook is the screensize. 13" wide???
At the moment I am used to a 17" CRT on my home desktop, 20" 4x3 and 22" widescreen at work and 15" on my four (yes 4) years old XP laptop.... The MacBook Pro is not an option, but I would really like a Mac. But 13"..... No way.
When do you think Mac will upgrade the MacBooks and especially the screensize?
What exactly is the spec of the dual core processor in the MacBook compared to the T5xxx and T7xxx Intel for Win series?
The MacBook, although widescreen has no dedicated numeric keys to the right?
Will a non Mac screen work well with a MacBook?
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02/16/2008 12:32:52 PM · #10 |
I went to the MacStore in Amsterdam today...
The 13" wide-screen is a joke, I can't work with that.
Even 15" wide, no way. Only the 17" wide looks good enough. :(
Message edited by author 2008-02-16 12:33:28.
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02/16/2008 01:12:50 PM · #11 |
| Laptops are meant for portability, not large screen production. If you want to edit on a large screen, just plug in an monitor (PC monitors will work just fine). |
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02/16/2008 01:18:40 PM · #12 |
| For the same price as a decent MacBook you could buy an iMac with a 20inch screen. I believe a large display is the most important feature when it comes to productivity. Buy a laptop if you absolutely have to be portable but otherwise you'll always get much more value for money with a desktop. |
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02/16/2008 01:44:53 PM · #13 |
iMacs are likely going to be upgraded soon. If you can afford to wait, wait.
MacBook Pro are likely going to be upgraded even sooner. I'd definitely wait.
MacBook, well, it's in mid-production and it'll likely be a while before new ones are introduced. Ok to buy now, in my book. |
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02/16/2008 01:47:25 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
I am looking into a new laptop as well for some time now.
What bugs me about the MacBook is the screensize. 13" wide???
At the moment I am used to a 17" CRT on my home desktop, 20" 4x3 and 22" widescreen at work and 15" on my four (yes 4) years old XP laptop.... The MacBook Pro is not an option, but I would really like a Mac. But 13"..... No way.
When do you think Mac will upgrade the MacBooks and especially the screensize?
What exactly is the spec of the dual core processor in the MacBook compared to the T5xxx and T7xxx Intel for Win series?
The MacBook, although widescreen has no dedicated numeric keys to the right?
Will a non Mac screen work well with a MacBook? |
See, I'm just the opposite. I hate how "laptop" screens have gotten bigger and bigger in recent years. I was sorely disappointed that the MacBook Air ended up being 13". If I am doing extended production, I'll use a desktop with a decent sized monitor, or plug an external monitor (keyboard and mouse) into a laptop. My ideal portable would be a 10" (or less) screen, 3/4 sized keyboard, onboard DVD drive so that I can use it as a portable movie player and archive photo files "on location," and run the Mac OS -- this would be more than adequate as a 2nd/travel computer. I have no interest in the current MacBook Air, but I'd pay a premium for a laptop that met my specs and I know I'm not the only one. |
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02/16/2008 02:17:25 PM · #15 |
For the last years I have been working on an Acer laptop with a 4x3 ratio 15 inch screen that is still light, slim and portable. That is what I bought it for. When I compare it to the MacBook, the macbook is simply disappointing (it is small, light and portable, but I want at least a 15 inch 4x3 screen). I would really like a Mac notebook, but I guess that most MacBooks are not what I am looking for. :(
Unfortunately also no time to sit and wait, because for most tasks the Acer has become too slow, the disk is full, more RAM costs a ton because it is old type and most of all the battery is dead. To replace or upgrade all those components would be just as expensive as a new one. :)
Maybe run OSX on a Win machine. :)))
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02/16/2008 03:55:23 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
When do you think Mac will upgrade the MacBooks and especially the screensize?
What exactly is the spec of the dual core processor in the MacBook compared to the T5xxx and T7xxx Intel for Win series?
The MacBook, although widescreen has no dedicated numeric keys to the right?
Will a non Mac screen work well with a MacBook? |
-I doubt they will increase the size of the MacBooks, the 13" screen is big enough for most on-the-go tasks
-I dunno
-Most laptops lack a numeric keypad.
-I use a Dell LCD with my Mac. Works great.
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02/18/2008 10:52:05 AM · #17 |
| i bought the regular black macbook last year for my photoshopping but returned it. the screen on the regular macbook is not good at all for photoshop. also the video card is way too slow. i have a macbook pro right now and love it. the screen is way better but i still use an external monitor for photoshop. the video card is much much better also. go with the pro! |
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