Ok... I know that there are not a lot of mac user out here, but I am. I am trying to figure out if the MacMini and the MacBook are good for graphic design..... I wish I could just get a G5, but it is not in the budget..... What do you guess think????? I will be operating Adobe Creative suite CS2, Dreamweaver, and Flash
2006-08-25 15:24:49 · 6 answers · asked by HitMan 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Hi there...the MacBook Pro or Mac Pro would be best for CS2, Dreamweaver and Flash. It's processor will be able to handle the demands better than the Mini. However, keep in mind that because these software hasn't been written native to the Intel processor their redraw rate is a bit slow at times, which has many graphic users holding out until each of the software companies update their codes to play better with Rosetta.
2006-08-26 00:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mac mini: http://www.apple.com/macmini/whatsinside.html
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/0.RSLID?mco=37CDA12F&nclm=Macmini
The mini's processor is a little slower, but if cash is an issue, and if you already have a monitor you can use, this will be most cost-effective.
MacBook: http://www.apple.com/macbook/specs.html
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/0.RSLID?mco=A4791B5D&nclm=MacBook
The G5 is no more, by the way (except for leftovers and refurbished- discounted and fully warrantied - plus AppleCare for 3 full years of coverage). MacBook Pros and Minis here too:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/6274002/wo/9L3m5cgbjiuO2iv2Rs8h1qvP0HH/5.0.0.19.1.0.8.7.1.0.1.1
You can also search eBay and other sites for used G5s from people who have or are upgrading to the newer intel machines. Make sure it comes with AppleCare - which IS transferrable.
The ultimate Mac is currently the MacPro: http://www.apple.com/macpro/specs.html
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/3.RSLID?mco=F7DDC500&nclm=MacPro
For better responses to Mac Questions - go to the Apple Discussions page: http://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa
You'll find people who really know the products AND are familiar with the uses you have mentioned.
2006-08-25 15:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will need an iMac, MacBook Pro, or the Mac Pro for the Apps you run, or it'll be very slow since CS2 is not Universal yet, it'll be very slow on MacBook and Mac mini.
2006-08-25 16:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by Y!P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The MacBook is a much better and faster computer, it will also be able to run Windows XP with Boot Camp if it is a Intel based MacBook. Buy as much memory as you can afford, it will payoff in the end. Good Luck
2006-08-25 15:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by Albert F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about MacMinis, but I just bought the new MacBook black and I am COMPLETELY IN LOVE WITH IT!!! It does more than I could ever imagine. It's an amazing machine!
2006-08-25 15:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by angry 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No...they are not...because they don't use a real screen...get a mini with a LARGE_REAL_CRT monitor!!!
2006-08-25 15:32:17 · answer #6 · answered by flignar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋