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which to buy? Intel imac or dual core Powermac.
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cwiley
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Jan 11, 2006, 08:26 PM
 
Hi.

I just sold my 1.8 single processor Powermac and I planned to buy a 2.0 dual core G5 Powermac. I am a hobby photographer and use my computer to Photoshop, along with spreadsheet crunching, web browsing, email, etc.

With the new intel imac out now, I have to consider it, especially since I also planned to buy a new LCD in the next few months. Your thoughts? Should I wait for new Powermacs? Not sure I can wait, though...

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mduell
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Jan 11, 2006, 09:08 PM
 
I'd go for the Intel iMac. If you need a bigger screen, they now have DVI and support screen spanning so you can connect another screen for more area (up to 23/24" HD).
Even with emulation for Photoshop it should be fast enough for hobby needs.
     
TailsToo
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Jan 11, 2006, 10:59 PM
 
seems like the intel iMac beats all but the quad....
     
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Jan 11, 2006, 11:00 PM
 
Double post...
(Last edited by TailsToo; Jan 11, 2006 at 11:12 PM. )
     
TailsToo
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Jan 11, 2006, 11:11 PM
 
Double post...
     
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Jan 12, 2006, 06:32 AM
 
Originally Posted by TailsToo
seems like the intel iMac beats all but the quad....
Seems? Based on...?

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