Deb, the macbook is totally awesome. i's like the rolls royce' of laptops..well, maybe the porsche (the macbook pro is the rolls royce). I've used an associate's a lot and it really is the "bee's knees". It'll do everything you mentioned with ease and is one beautiful little machine. I'm not sure about the cs3 issue but a call to apple would straighten that out...or check out apple discussion boards... my 2cents -t On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 9:13 PM, Deborah Chandler <debchandler411 at gmail.com> wrote: > ** The author of this post was a Good Dobee. > ** You too can help the group > ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. > ** If you did, we all thank you. > > > > Hi all,I am thinking about what I need for a laptop for my graphic design > work. I don't enjoy reading the trades or going to the stores, and would > much rather ask the opinions of others with personal experience. That > said, I saw this laptop on Craigslist (see description below), and am > tentatively planning to go look at it over the weekend. I've gotten a few > opinions already, but am wondering if someone has this model and if they > like it. I will be wanting to run the Adobe Creative Suite, plus Quark, and > also use it for wireless internet. > > A reliable source told me this: "The MacBooks are basically upgrades of > iBooks and Powerbooks. The big difference = Intel processor (versus the > older powerpc processor). The interesting thing to know about the Intel > processor is that it runs Adobe programs (pre CS3) around 30% slower than on > the iBooks or Powerbooks. Adobe CS3 software claims to have improved the > performance slowdown that occurred in previous versions." > > So, could someone tell me also of their CS3 experiences with this machine? > (Bear in mind that I am used to the speed of the G4, 450Mhz desktop I am > currently using) > > Thanks for your input! > > Deb Chandler > > > MacBook 2GHz, 2GB RAM, Leopard, Extras - $1000 (Westfield) Reply to: > sale-568580525 at craigslist.org > Date: 2008-02-09, 4:19PM > > I just received a laptop through my work. I will be sad to see it go, but > no longer need it. > > I purchased this MacBook from the Apple Store on 12/4/07. It is an > Apple-reconditioned model, which is why the price is quite a bit less than a > new model. Note that the laptop carries the exact same Apple warranty as a > new model. > > Currently, the MacBook is running both OS X and Windows XP through > Bootcamp, but will come with all original Mac software pre-installed. > > Here are the specs: > > * 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo > * 2GB DDR2 SDRAM > * 60GB SATA Hard Drive > * SuperDrive (Burns DVDs and CDs) > * Built-in Webcam and Microphone > * Built-in Airport Extreme Wireless (802.11n) > * Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless > * Gigabit Ethernet > * 2 USB 2.0 Ports > * 1 Firewire 400 Port > * Mini-DVI Port > * MagSafe Power Adapter > * Glossy Screen > * OS X Tiger (10.5) > * Remote Control (for use with Front Row) > * All Original Software, Manuals, Boxes, and Packaging Materials > > > Additional Items Included: > > * Black Leather Laptop Cover (2-piece Clip-on) > * Silicon Keyboard Cover > * Orange Belkin Laptop Case > * USB Optical Mouse > > > Buyer also to receive the remainder of standard 1-year AppleCare Warranty > (good through 12/08). I believe it is still eligible for Apple's extended > warranty, if so desired. > > The laptop has been lovingly treated and is in excellent condition. > Perfect for the professional or student. > > I will meet in a public place (mall, store, etc.) to sell. Serious > inquiries only, please. Thanks for looking! > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members > -- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20080214/90d94ed3/attachment-0005.html