Switching To An Intel From A Powerpc Options

[Peekay1982]

So I've finally decided to upgrade from Logic 7 on my PowerPC G5. I'm considering getting the quad-core 2.2ghz MacBook Pro. Anyone have any experience using one of these with Logic? Will it have enough poke to run Logic smoothly? Here are my specific queries:

1) Should I pay extra for the processor upgrade to 2.3?

2) Ditto and go with 8gb of RAM?

3) I want to get Adobe CSS 5 and mess about with Photoshop and Illustrator. Will this spec of machine be able to handle them alongside Logic? (I don't mean using them at the same time as Logic - just both installed on the same partition.)

4) What harddrive option should I go for? Solid-state or, er, the other type?

5) Can anyone recommend a decent tablet/controller for use with Photoshop and Illustrator? And Final Cut Express 4, while we're on the topic? (I'm gonna get it as a pre-installed option.)

6) I've always used M-Audio (music) keyboard controllers. Any other options I should be looking at? What about drum input pads?

I'm eagerly awaiting your responses! Cheer.