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13 "macbook vsersus 17" powerbook

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kaarelkaarel

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Apr 24, 2007
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Hello.

I have a dilemma. I have a oppurtunity to change my CoreDuo black MacBook with 1GB memory and 80GB HDD to 17inch PowerBook G4, 1,5GHz, 100BG 5400 HDD, 2GB memory, 128MB Ati Mobility Radeon 9700 + New bluetooth Mighty Mouse.

I work as a graphic designer and use indesign, ilustrator and photoshoop daily. I also use VJ pograms. And this macbook is way too slow for that but as i have a chance to make this change for free, is it useful?

Kaarel
 
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j5uh

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Mar 13, 2007
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just upgrade your mb memory to 2 gigs and u should be good. i wouldnt trade.. HELLLLLLLLLL NO!
 
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Stadsport

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I'd definitely stick with the MacBook. For a primary computer, PowerPC is obsolete as far as I'm concerned.
 
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timmillwood

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Apr 7, 2006
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I think the powerbook is slower so i cannot think of one reason to change!

oh! got one, the better screen size, but just get a cheap 19" monitor to plug into your macbook and problem is solved
 
tobefirst ⚽️

tobefirst ⚽️

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Hmmm...

I'm assuming you're using one of the older versions of the design software (CS2 or older) and, if that's true, then maybe the Powerbook isn't that bad of a deal. According to this MacWorld test, the 1.5GHz G4 was a lot faster than the Core Duo MacBook on the Photoshop CS2 test. Couple that with double the RAM, and a larger screen? Maybe the switch isn't that bad of a deal after all. PowerPC is FAR from being obsolete, as a previous poster said.
 

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kaarelkaarel

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Apr 24, 2007
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ok. basically i've got my answer from you. i needed to know is pb that much faster but i guess it isnt then. I need to buy some more ram and wait until all other cs3 programs are launched. I mean photoshop cs3 runs pretty well, but as i need to run indesign, illustrator and photoshop at the same time then two others crash too often... but thank you guys for your quick thoughts.
 
koobcamuk

koobcamuk

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Oct 23, 2006
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Stay with the MacBook get more RAM and then get CS3. I have it - it's amazingly fast on the Intel.
 
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