2.2 Ghz Macbook good for graphic design?

[mrorange216]

I bought a macbook last november after the most recent upgrade and I was wondering if anyone had any experience running graphic design programs such as Quark or InDesign on them? I have just decided to take some graphic design courses and I want to know if my machine can handle what I'll be working with. Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.

 

[Stratification]

I haven't run those two in particular, but I run Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefox, and Flash on mine regularly with no issues. It should handle it just fine.

EDIT: It did make a huge difference though when I upgraded from 1GB memory to 2.5GB, that would be worth it if you haven't done it yet.

 

[uNext]

i have used the 2.2 macbook pro to work on a couple of websites and numerous photos etc.

I noticed no lag or slow workflow.
I personally think is pretty good.

It did slow down when i was working on video
dont know if it was the 2.2ghz processor or the 128mb of video.

but overall i think is good for graphic design.

 

[Foxglove9]

I use a 2.16 Ghz Macbook for graphic design (quark, illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, etc..) and it runs well. The only thing I would suggest is upping the RAM to as high as you can get it, that'll speed up photoshop considerably I noticed.

 

[djejrejk]

I use InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop CS3 with my 2.33 MBP with no issues.. a 2.2 MBP should do the job despite the slower GPU as Adobe software is more processor intensive (vs. progs like Aperture which is more reliant of GPU).

 

[digitalpencil]

Rarely run Quark as I hate it with a passion but inDesign runs great alongwith the rest of CS3 (excluding DW but that's down to **** code). As for the RAM upgrade, agreed.. maxing will always help but this is largely contingent upon the size and complexity of images you're working with i.e. pshop files with 100s of layers etc. or huge ID docs that are converted to print-res PDF.. I would say, that given your starting out, the 2gb should be fine as I don't envision you'll be working with these complex files but play it by ear, if things start to chug, consider an upgrade

 

[iCeFuSiOn]

A 2.2 GHz MacBook Pro with 128MB of VRAM would be a good choice for graphics design and photo editing. Mine handles working with large resolutions files (10,000 x 6,000) without an issue, never slows down.

 

[irishgrizzly]

If I was going to use a Macbook for design I'd pickup these extras;

Good quality monitor
Fast external HD for Backups
Max the RAM

 

[Fezzasus]

I use mine with photoshop, indesign and illustrator very often. As mentioned above, I also use mine with 4 GB ram, an external monitor and external backups.

 

[mrorange216]

thanks!

 

[Fiasco]

I bought a macbook last november after the most recent upgrade and I was wondering if anyone had any experience running graphic design programs such as Quark or InDesign on them? I have just decided to take some graphic design courses and I want to know if my machine can handle what I'll be working with. Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.

It will run fine... just max out your RAM for best performance. I use CS3 Suite on my MacBook without a hitch. Specs in my sig.

 

[Hankster]

I work with the same programs and it works fine. If you plan on having several programs open at once get a good amount of RAM, I would say at least 2GB. But, you'll have happy with the MB.

 

[ColonelSmith]

I bought a macbook last november after the most recent upgrade and I was wondering if anyone had any experience running graphic design programs such as Quark or InDesign on them? I have just decided to take some graphic design courses and I want to know if my machine can handle what I'll be working with. Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.

InDesign runs great! Jut make sure it's CS3. Older versions are sluggish.