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techzone · Dec 27, 2004, 12:00 PM

Hi, I need some help. I am a college student. I wanna buy the 12" ibook. I don't know anything about mac's. I will use this for homework, music and basic photoshop work. Is it fast enough for photoshop work? I might add 512mb ram but i don't know what kinda of ram I can install.

I need some advice. Please help me. Thanks

historylme · Dec 27, 2004, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by techzone:
Hi, I need some help. I am a college student. I wanna buy the 12" ibook. I don't know anything about mac's. I will use this for homework, music and basic photoshop work. Is it fast enough for photoshop work? I might add 512mb ram but i don't know what kinda of ram I can install.

I need some advice. Please help me. Thanks

The Ibook will do that and more. Make sure to add the 512 megs of ram though, you'll be a happier man. As for the type, do a search or simply look at the different threads in this forum. The ram and type has been discussed to death.

I have the same set up that you are thinking off and I love it.

iREZ · Dec 27, 2004, 12:31 PM

I have the older 12" Powerbook 1GHz, and the new iBooks are better machines all around than my PB, and I could do all that your saying and more. I got a 512MB stick laying around from Crucial (run a search and you'll see their very respected amongst the Apple community) and I'll chuck it to ya for a good price. Not to make this a sale or anything, you shouldn't worry bout your iBook not being able to handle your work, it could take that and more.

MARINEOSX · Dec 27, 2004, 01:01 PM

They are great machines and will do almost anything you put them up against. Get the ram it is well worth it I have a gig in and it is great when I have lots of apps open. any pc2700 will be fine go to newegg.com they have good prices.

Mojo · Dec 27, 2004, 01:09 PM

There is currently a terrific deal at some college bookstores: a 1GHZ iBook 12". It was recently replaced by the 1.2 GHZ iBook. The only difference between the two is the small speed increase and built-in Airport Extreme in the new iBook.

I purchased mine for $649 at the University of Oregon bookstore; I saw a post noting the same iBook going for $600 at UCLA. The original price was $1099. Even if you add an optional Airport Extreme card ($69 at the U of O) it is a great deal.

If this iBook isn't available in your area I would bet that the U of O bookstore would ship one to you; that is how I got mine. ( I did order it in person.) All you will need is proof of your student status and a credit card.

I wouldn't hesitate for long if you are really serious about getting a 12" iBook: this is such a good deal at least a couple of staffers at the U of O mentioned that they were going to buy one!

shr · Dec 27, 2004, 03:59 PM

If you do not own a license for Photoshop you could try out Gimp first - it is open source and free. If you then consider that it does not do the job for you then buy Photoshop. Get it at http://gimp-app.sourceforge.net/

El Magnificante · Dec 28, 2004, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by techzone:
Hi, I need some help. I am a college student. I wanna buy the 12" ibook. I don't know anything about mac's. I will use this for homework, music and basic photoshop work. Is it fast enough for photoshop work? I might add 512mb ram but i don't know what kinda of ram I can install.

I need some advice. Please help me. Thanks

Help yourself by Searching this site. All your questions have been answered numerous times.