[Hidden-tech] Questions about MacBooks

[Sheldon F. Finlay]

I have the same Macbook specs (2Ghz 2GB Ram) and I absolutely love mine. 
It's the best little laptop I have ever owned (and I have had my share). 
I  got it mainly for Ruby on Rails programming but I also run Adobe 
Creative Suite CS3.

Here's what I find: Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator and Bridge 
run just fine. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 is horrible and so slow as to be 
unusable (spinning beach ball at every turn). I downgraded to 
Dreamweaver 8 and it runs just well enough to be usable. I imagine Adobe 
will come out with a patch for Dreamweaver CS3, but until then it's not 
worth installing. Everything else that I run works rather well. I don't 
have quark installed on it, so I can't speak for it.

As mentioned earlier the screen is quite small for graphics/web work. I 
don't use it as my main graphics computer (hard to work on a 12 inch 
screen when you're used to 2 24-inch screens!). You can get an mini-DVI 
adapter from the Apple store to connect it to a larger LCD screen for 
$20. The MacBook will accommodates up to a 24 inch screen.

I should add that prior to this Mac, I was pretty much a resolute PC 
user, save for a dumpy B&W G3 we kept in the office. A nice feature of 
the Intel Macs is they can be configured to run Windows as well as other 
operating systems using either BootCamp (free from Apple) or Parallels 
which lets you run multiple operating systems at the same time. I am 
using Parallels and have it configured to run Vista, XP, and Ubuntu. 
It's a very nice benefit and pretty much makes it the one computer that 
runs everything!

Hope this helps.

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On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 9:13 PM, Deborah Chandler <debchandler411 at gmail.com>
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> 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!
>
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