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hsapiens
27 April 2007 @ 12:20 pm
Mac/Windows Compatability Question  
If someone who has a Windows system wanted to switch to a Mac,

1. Which Mac runs Windows/Windows-native applications? Specifically, Photoshop CS2.
2. Does the Mac require purchase of all new peripherals (monitor, printer, external hard drives)? (I suspect this answer is, "depends on the peripheral and who made it," but I'm hoping for a "duh, of course it wouldn't!")
3. Would purchase of the Windows-capable Mac mean the peripherals still worked?

The important thing here is to avoid purchasing a Vista-infested box.

ETA: I'm assuming there are good web references with which to educate myself. If you know of any good ones, I'd appreciate your letting me know. :)
 
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Mish[identity profile] hsapiens.livejournal.com on April 28th, 2007 02:31 am (UTC)
Huh. I was avoiding the iMacs because, pretty though they are, I'm leery of having everything housed in one box -- kind of like I never wanted a combo TV/DVD even as I understood the appeal.

I have to admit that the thought of a 24" screen is VERY appealing, especially since I also have my brand new 19" LCD screen. That seems very decadent. :) Lots of room for all the tool palettes on one and the image I'm working on on the other. I wonder how hard it would be insert memory bits in? I think there's a trip to the local Apple store in my near future to check the options out in person.

OK, so 2 GB is a reasonable amount of memory to make Photoshop zing along. That's a number I can work with. Hell, if 1 GB is enough for doing video editing, then I'm probably over-worrying the memory thing. It's just that I'm really tired of waiting while Photoshop loads a different set of brushes or patterns.
[identity profile] ex-katiedamm852.livejournal.com on April 28th, 2007 02:42 am (UTC)
I've supported literally hundreds of Macs of various flavors for the past 8 years, and intel iMacs are exceptionally reliable boxes. In any case, you get huge bang for the buck.

2GB of RAM will serve you very well to start, and of course you can consider upping that later. Installing more memory actually couldn't be easier. You pop a panel off the bottom and plug it in. :)
Mish[identity profile] hsapiens.livejournal.com on April 28th, 2007 03:28 am (UTC)
You know I'm going to end up with an iMac, don't you? And it's all going to be your fault. ;-)
[identity profile] la-directora.livejournal.com on April 28th, 2007 03:43 am (UTC)
You know I'm going to end up with an iMac, don't you? And it's all going to be your fault. ;-)

For which you should say "Thank you" to the nice lady. :) I think an iMac might be a REALLY good choice for you.
Mish[identity profile] hsapiens.livejournal.com on April 28th, 2007 04:04 am (UTC)
Very good point. :) I shall do so now.
Mish[identity profile] hsapiens.livejournal.com on April 28th, 2007 04:04 am (UTC)
*SMOOCHES* Thank you!!!!! ♥