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What kind of hardware/software do you use?
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My PC laptop crapped out on me, my scanner is five years old, and my printer is on it's last leg - so I'm in the market for some new equipment across the board. Going Mac. I was just curious to hear what you guys use for graphic design and whatnot, in the realm of hardware & software.
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Originally posted by antizero:
My PC laptop crapped out on me, my scanner is five years old, and my printer is on it's last leg - so I'm in the market for some new equipment across the board. Going Mac. I was just curious to hear what you guys use for graphic design and whatnot, in the realm of hardware & software.
My sig basically says it all but there's a lot more to be added in terms of getting my job done. My job is Experience Design Architect which basically means I am a web interface designer/developer.
I use my AlBook when I am on-site at the client. I use my Powermac with dual screen at home. I receive stock photography from the client (it an auto manufacturer) so I am not well versed in scanners. I use a Xerox Phaser 8200 for color printing at home and our client has some Savin. I don't think I helped you out so I will offer advice.
I would suggest not considering an iBook if you are using cpu/memory intensive apps (photoshop, dreamweaver, final cut, etc.) Get as much memory as you can afford - skip out on things like Superdrive if you need to make way for memory. Powerbook are nice and my 15" could be considered a desktop replacement with monitor spanning. If you won't be mobile, I have read and agree with some that if money is an issue and you don't want portable stick with G4's currently out. The current G4 Powermacs are sturdy reliable machines (if not, you have a warranty) and will last for some time. And in final, I go this route and some people don't agree... look on eBay for a machine just before 1 year warranty runs out. Buy it, and purchase AppleCare. You now have a machine that took its initial hit in value and now you have two more years of unbeliable support and repair.
Good luck, and welcome aboard.
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Originally posted by velodev:
And in final, I go this route and some people don't agree... look on eBay for a machine just before 1 year warranty runs out. Buy it, and purchase AppleCare. You now have a machine that took its initial hit in value and now you have two more years of unbeliable support and repair.
Good luck, and welcome aboard.
So you're saying that AppleCare can be purchased up to a full year after the computer is originally bought? Even if I'm not the original owner??? Would I have to have a receipt or something...or will the serial number be sufficient? Does this apply to refurbs as well?
Jeez - that's some good information to have!
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I didn't need the receipt and purchased AppleCare for my wife's iBook. I purchased it from a friend with cash and I only had the original packing.
I called up Apple Support when I had a logic board issue and they offered AppleCare. About $250+ later, I was an iBook owner with over 2 years left in warranty.
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