back to reality- help!
I've been waiting patiently, wading through all the rumors re G4 updates and G5 announcements, but lets cut to the chase. If you had about $4,000 (give or take a grand), how would you spend it? I currently have a Pentium III, 500mhz, with photoshop 5.5, nikon ls2000 slide scanner and hp 1100 photoprinter. I would like to switch back to the Mac platform, but to do so, I would have to sell my scanner, buy a new scanner, etc.., I mainly use the computer for creative writing, and photo editing and organizing, but would like to dabble in dvd authoring. Should I buy a G4 powerbook, G4 tower, used G4 Cube? new imac?
I know I need plenty of ram and hd space, but what should I do about the wide variety of computer models available and all the rumors about an eventual G5 release? I could stick with my current system for another six months to a year, but really want a shiny new Mac. Haven't owned one since my old Quadra 840av. Help!
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I know I need plenty of ram and hd space, but what should I do about the wide variety of computer models available and all the rumors about an eventual G5 release? I could stick with my current system for another six months to a year, but really want a shiny new Mac. Haven't owned one since my old Quadra 840av. Help!
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You could get a high end iMac and a combo drive iBook for $4000. Two Macs! Can't beat that.
However, I don't think you'll need to replace your scanner if you get a PowerMac w/SCSI card. Nikon uses a Twain plug-in to run the Scanner. No SCSI on the iMacs.
Wouldn't be bad to get a Firewire scanner though.
Just some thoughts.
Our PowerMac should have been delivered today. I won't be into our office to set it up until Friday but it should be a great system.