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samuelcotterall · 05-10-2006, 12:46

Okay, I want to switch, I'm working with a Windows/Linux laptop with a 1024 x 768 screen, running Adobe Photoshop 6 and I feel that my computer and software is really holding me back.

I have the chance to buy a Mac Mini G4 1.25Ghz/512Mb with 19" CRT, mouse and keyboard. My original intention was to blow my student loan on a Macbook, but this came along for a lot less money.

What I want to know is what sort of resolution can I expect, and how is it going to perform with recent versions of Photoshop? Basically I've had it with PC's, and I want to work in an environment that encourages creativity.

Any help would be great.

samuelcotterall · 05-10-2006, 14:23

Too late. Bought it.

cocknose · 05-10-2006, 16:52

you should have bought the macbook!!!

pedge · 05-10-2006, 17:08

Don't get the G4 - get the Intel Mac Mini as you can run Windows as well as OSX; you can also still use your PC software if you need to. Use either Apple's Bootcamp or Parallels ( www.parallels.com ) which I use and you can run Windows within OSX without rebooting. Upgrade memory to @ 2gb to get max benefit - 512mb is far too low...

HTH!

pedge · 05-10-2006, 17:08

Oh whoops - you bought it. Ignore above!

samuelcotterall · 05-10-2006, 17:14

Haha, sorry.

Well, there is still the probability of buying a Macbook (or the MBP, infact), but not until January. This was under £200 and I have spare RAM for it.

Based on my experiences with 700Mhz eMacs I think this will get me through the next few months. The advice is appreciated however.

shakey · 08-02-2007, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by cocknose

you should have bought the macbook!!!

hahhaaaahaaaaaaa

05-10-2006, 12:46	#1 (permalink)
samuelcotterall Interactionist Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 180	Mac Mini G4 1.25Ghz/512Mb Okay, I want to switch, I'm working with a Windows/Linux laptop with a 1024 x 768 screen, running Adobe Photoshop 6 and I feel that my computer and software is really holding me back. I have the chance to buy a Mac Mini G4 1.25Ghz/512Mb with 19" CRT, mouse and keyboard. My original intention was to blow my student loan on a Macbook, but this came along for a lot less money. What I want to know is what sort of resolution can I expect, and how is it going to perform with recent versions of Photoshop? Basically I've had it with PC's, and I want to work in an environment that encourages creativity. Any help would be great.

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05-10-2006, 17:08	#4 (permalink)
pedge Crazy diamond... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 746	Don't get the G4 - get the Intel Mac Mini as you can run Windows as well as OSX; you can also still use your PC software if you need to. Use either Apple's Bootcamp or Parallels ( www.parallels.com ) which I use and you can run Windows within OSX without rebooting. Upgrade memory to @ 2gb to get max benefit - 512mb is far too low... HTH! __________________ Effervescing Elephant

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pedge Crazy diamond... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool (UK) Posts: 746	Oh whoops - you bought it. Ignore above! __________________ Effervescing Elephant

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samuelcotterall Interactionist Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 180	Too late. Bought it.

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samuelcotterall Interactionist Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 180	Haha, sorry. Well, there is still the probability of buying a Macbook (or the MBP, infact), but not until January. This was under £200 and I have spare RAM for it. Based on my experiences with 700Mhz eMacs I think this will get me through the next few months. The advice is appreciated however.

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