G5 to Mac Pro - What is the real damage?

[ziwi]

I am thinking of getting some value for my G5 and moving up to a Pro. The question I have is around some of the software - mainly FCE HD 3.0 and Photoshop CS2. Do I have to upgrade those apps or will they run on t he Pro as is? Upgrading the apps so they will run increases the cost to get in so I just want to know.

 

[iBookG4user]

Well you'll want to upgrade the apps, because photoshop is not Universal, so you would not be getting all the performance that you can get out of the Pro.

 

[janey]

They will run as-is, but I'm fairly sure neither are universal.

You would probably notice a performance increase by upgrading to FCE HD 3.5 and Photoshop CS3.

 

[Keebler]

can you keep it?

Hi Kiwi,

The others are right...check for a universal upgrade for FCE. there was a cheaper upgrade, but it may be over.

But, as my title suggests...can you keep the G5? do you run a business or is this for hobby?

the only reason why i bring this up is because i was in the same boat about 2 months ago. i offer a video transfer business so i decided to keep both and man oh man, it's so worth it. having both machines running completely increased my efficiency and turnaround time.

just some thoughts for you.

cheers,
Keebler