 Need Opinion Between 3 Systems |
  Thu 19 Feb 2004, 20:56
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Sorry, title said 3, but is actually 4 systems.
Hey everyone, I have the availability between the following four systems to start creating my home studio with and I wanted to see what you guys thought. System 1 - iMac G4 1.25Ghz 256MB 80GB, 20 inch screen, Superdrive System 2 - iMac G4 1.25Ghz 256MB 80GB, 17inch, Superdrive (Lamp) System 3 - PowerMac G4 1.25Ghz 256MB 80GB, Combodrive, 17inch display System 4 - iBook 1Ghz 256MB, 60GB HD, Combo, 14inch display I realize that any of these I'll have to throw more RAM into. I'm leaning towards the iBook so that I can record live and have the portability, especially since my band is in a practice studio away from housing. However I know it only has 1 memory bank so the most it could have is 640mb of RAM. I'm completely new to Mac and this will be a big learning experience for me. Any suggestions? P.S. It's these 4 systems or nothing because of a program I have where I am employed. This post has been edited by Killall: Thu 19 Feb 2004, 20:57 |
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Thu 19 Feb 2004, 21:09
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Rookie  Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 24-Sep 03 From: Killingworth, CT - US Member No.: 25,334 |
If you really want the portability, then go with the iBook. With the upgraded RAM, it should do everything you want it to do. I use a Powerbook G4 and I haven't had a single problem with power or performance.
However, if you decide to go the non-laptop route, I would choose the PowerMac G4. Versus the iMacs, they offer more performance and much more expandability. Good luck! -------------------- Powerbook 15" 1Ghz 768MB :: MOTU 828 ::
Logic Platinum 6 :: Propellerhead Reason 2.5 :: Ableton Live 3.0.1 :: Peak 4 :: Midiman Oxygen8 :: M-Audio BX-5 Monitors :: Firewire drive |
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Killall Need Opinion Between 3 Systems Thu 19 Feb 2004, 20:56
Killall Thanks Nate. I appreciate the advice. Also from re... Thu 19 Feb 2004, 21:24 snow i would not compare the power of an ibook, to the ... Tue 24 Feb 2004, 23:00
nate d I agree that it's probably not fair to compare... Wed 25 Feb 2004, 00:26 |
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