[georgic_99]

I am currently using a G4 powerbook and would like to buy something better. What i actually need the computer for is to record music using Logic Pro 7. Ive already worked with a dual G5 powermac and its perfect for the application, however its quite pricy and very large compared to the new imac. I am wondering if an imac would be sufficient enough to handle Logic Pro 7 for large compositions (around 20 tracks of audio and 10 midi) or if it would only be a slight bit better than the powerbook. I realize its a specific question but any kind of feedback is welcome... thank you...

[milo]

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[macanon]

I bet it would be much better than the Powerbook. The new G5 imacs have impressed me thoroughly.

[allblue]

My Rev B iMacG4800 is now three years old, and I have to say it has been a fantastic machine for me. However, my needs have changed, and as I am now taking a lot of high res tiff photos (c.11mb a go) and getting more ambitious with Photoshop, some projects weighing in at over 200mb, the dear old iMac is showing its age. After being infuriated at getting the Rev cycle wrong on my G3/G4 upgrade - A 600mhz, 15'' screen; B 800mhz 17'' screen; C 1,25ghz, 20'' screen - I resolved to wait for the Rev C G5 iMac as its replacement. However, not only was the speed bump disappointing (pathetic really) I don't want a webcam, Photobooth looks like a nice but limited bit of $10 shareware and I can't see that I would ever use FrontRow. It seems to me that the Apple strategy is to place the iMac more firmly in the 'consumer' range (possibly with a view to 'switchers' upgrading from the mini) and widening the gap between it and the PM. Whereas the G4 iMac was a reasonable alternative to the PMs then available, I don't see that I now have any choice other than to upgrade to a PM.

[cindyding0412]

Originally Posted by macanon

I bet it would be much better than the Powerbook. The new G5 imacs have impressed me thoroughly.

G5 is wonderful!

I want to recommend it here and there,anyway...