Hi, I need to upgrade to a macbook. I have been using a PowerBook G4 12" for a while now for website design/editing, graphic design, video editing, and a lot of just surfing the web/checking email. The problem is it just died and I think it's time I go for a MacBook. Which one would suit my needs? I have a very limited budget so I'm looking at going craigslist or something like that. There are some cheaper macbook pros that are intel core duo, but I think I need at least an intel core 2 duo. I'm open to any advice/suggestions. Thanks!!!
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I have to upgrade, what do I need?
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Any Core Duo or Core 2 Duo will fit your needs, especially if a G4 PB did suffice.
What kind of video editing did you do and with what application and with what kind of footage?
What kind of video editing did you do and with what application and with what kind of footage?
I was using a VERY old version of final cut pro, I think like the it is final cut pro 3 or something
. I am going to upgrade though hopefully, as I am young and don't have enough money to buy a new one. Will CS3 work on snow leopard, or will I have to use CS4?
. I am going to upgrade though hopefully, as I am young and don't have enough money to buy a new one. Will CS3 work on snow leopard, or will I have to use CS4?
Hey!
I use my Mac Book Pro for similar reasons to yours, i do a lot of web design and development in general which i previously did on a PC. When moving to mac i have started to web develop using Adobe CS5 Dreamweaver, now its great, but i think the screen size is abit of an issue with dreamweaver by the code being rather small to read, however saying that i do believe the quality of screen justifies the reduction in size from a 15" previously. Therefore i would suggest you to get one however if you can find a cheaper 15" previous model before the current refresh i would go for it!
I use my Mac Book Pro for similar reasons to yours, i do a lot of web design and development in general which i previously did on a PC. When moving to mac i have started to web develop using Adobe CS5 Dreamweaver, now its great, but i think the screen size is abit of an issue with dreamweaver by the code being rather small to read, however saying that i do believe the quality of screen justifies the reduction in size from a 15" previously. Therefore i would suggest you to get one however if you can find a cheaper 15" previous model before the current refresh i would go for it!