Looking to buy a newer Laptop
I'm looking for some opinions on what (which model, processor, memory) and where I should buy a newer laptop.
I need to upgrade my laptop to an Intel based version so that I can upgrade to Adobe CS5 Design Premium. I don't need the absolute newest one but I want something that will last like my current PowerBook G4 has. My main concern is speed as I usually run multiple programs at a time (InDesign+Photoshop+Illustrator). I'm looking at the 15" size this time around and my budget is around $1200.
Thank you to anyone that can help!
I need to upgrade my laptop to an Intel based version so that I can upgrade to Adobe CS5 Design Premium. I don't need the absolute newest one but I want something that will last like my current PowerBook G4 has. My main concern is speed as I usually run multiple programs at a time (InDesign+Photoshop+Illustrator). I'm looking at the 15" size this time around and my budget is around $1200.
Thank you to anyone that can help!
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I need to upgrade my laptop to an Intel based version so that I can upgrade to Adobe CS5 Design Premium. I don't need the absolute newest one but I want something that will last like my current PowerBook G4 has. My main concern is speed as I usually run multiple programs at a time (InDesign+Photoshop+Illustrator). I'm looking at the 15" size this time around and my budget is around $1200.
The requirements for those programs are more RAM and storage-based than CPU so you should get by just fine with an older 15" Macbook Pro. I wouldn't recommend spending that much on a used machine without warranty though.
Apple sell refurbished machines with a full warranty, which you can extend to 3 years:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC...co=MTgwOTc3MTg
You can get laptops with a warranty on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/15-Macbook-Pro-2...#ht_500wt_1156
but for a long-term computer, you'd be better off buying from Apple and extend the warranty within 12 months after purchase.