Intel Macs

prepressDog · September 17, 2007, 07:34:58 PM

Sounds like some issues with the Intel's??

Should I just get another pre-intel G5 for $1000 cheaper?
Or is the intel worth the extra $$?
Dont need windows really...we got plenty of pc's.

I've been uneasy about my boss making the large purchase for our small shop.
If the bugs still need worked out and not a major speed difference....
We would rather wait....and just get an old G5.

Also, anyone know of good deals?? We need a new kick ass workstation & basic cs3 upgrade.
As well as pitstop & quite imposing.

Joe · September 17, 2007, 09:49:10 PM

Personally I would not get the G5. It will be a dead platform in the not too distant future. Unless you have to upgrade and still need to use classic I would go with the new Intel Macs.

mc hristel · September 17, 2007, 11:39:44 PM

Quote from: Joe on September 17, 2007, 09:49:10 PMPersonally I would not get the G5. It will be a dead platform in the not too distant future. Unless you have to upgrade and still need to use classic I would go with the new Intel Macs.

I agree. Get the Intel Mac. We are still using mostly CS, and have the minimum RAM in ours so the speed sucks, but as long as you have enough RAM you shouldn't have a problem. Besides, CS3 is optimized for the Intels anyway.

-MC

doubting_thomas · September 17, 2007, 11:48:15 PM

I haven't seen many, if any, of the bugs reported because I don't use CS2 anymore.
I don't see any reason to for our work flow, or our archived jobs. Illy CS2 always ran
like a pile for me on PPC, while ID CS2 was pretty smooth. I haven't opened either
of them since 1 week after getting CS3, and I don't plan to again unless really
necessary. CS3 just works and runs faster for me on the Intel box than CS2. Unless you
need the Classic support, I couldn't see buying a G5 at this point.

Zimmy3 · September 18, 2007, 06:19:03 AM

Quote from: jezza on September 17, 2007, 02:14:40 PMCan you mail me a file? I'll take a look

There is no file open.
I just quit the app and this happens almost every time.

Zimmy3 · September 18, 2007, 06:23:47 AM

Yo Dog,
i agree with Joe,get the Intel.

Like I stated earlier,Illy CS2 ONLY CRASHES on a QUIT. So your done anyway,right?

jezza · September 18, 2007, 06:26:34 AM

Cheers Zimmy, I'll look when I get home

beermonster · September 18, 2007, 07:49:47 AM

i'm damm sure there's a fix to the crash on quit thing - there was something about it on ppf thats for sure

Zimmy3 · September 18, 2007, 08:10:38 AM

I believe this is the thread from PPF.

http://www.prepressforums.com/forum/illustrator/9107-cs2-intel-macs.html

jezza · September 18, 2007, 12:20:10 PM

Well, I can't crash the mofo, believe me, I tried

Joe · September 18, 2007, 12:26:34 PM

Quote from: jezza on September 18, 2007, 12:20:10 PMWell, I can't crash the mofo, believe me, I tried

I've tried it too and can't get it to crash on exit. CS2 12.0.1...

Zimmy3 · September 18, 2007, 12:28:46 PM

Quote from: jezza on September 18, 2007, 12:20:10 PMWell, I can't crash the mofo, believe me, I tried

Maybe because I have added ESKO extensions to my IllyCS2?
And Yes I need them.

jezza · September 18, 2007, 12:37:25 PM

Might just be a combination of things, font load, flakey image, anything...

prepressDog · September 18, 2007, 05:57:49 PM

Thanks all...Intel Mac on its way.

How much ram should we get?
(Mid-size shop, but we handle some large files)

Joe · September 18, 2007, 06:26:58 PM

I'd start with a minimum of 2 if money is tight. If you can do it though I'd recommend 4 gig.

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