Linked by Rayiner Hashem on Tue 15th Nov 2005 17:44 UTC
I recently bought one of the new dual core PowerMacs. Having used the machine for a couple of weeks, I thought I would share some of my observations and feelings about it. First, let me get my biases out in the open. I have, for about four years, very happily used Linux on my desktop. Doing so has made me very comfortable with the UNIX environment in general, and with GNOME specifically. During that time, I have used OS X machines on a regular basis, so I am quite comfortable in that environment as well. Since I switched to Linux, I have not used Windows for anything more than the occasional bit of software testing or lab work, and generally feel quite uncomfortable with it. Thus, this article is very much written from the perspective of someone who finds OS X and Linux pleasing on principle. I implore the reader to make his own value judgments based on my comments.
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RE: Very good article, too many complaints
by jaapjan on Wed 16th Nov 2005 12:19
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RE[2]: Very good article, too many complaints
by Pasha on Wed 16th Nov 2005 13:21
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Hi,
Sorry to be OT but in the Apple forumes they suggested me Mac Mini or iBook 12"/14" for GB, provided that I buy and external 7200RPM drive (FW).
BTW, I have recently tested an iBook 12", I was able to make 11 Tracks (9 Real Instruments, using loops + 2 Software Instruments)- 75% CPU. This goes really close to my XP 1.6Ghz Centrino Tecra M2 running Cubase : 16 Audio Tracks + effects (2 Compressors, 3 Reverb, 1 Flanger) + 2 Vsti - Cubase Virtual Instruments, Drums and VB1 (Virtual Bass) - 40% CPU.
I know that Software tracks can be frozen thus transforming them in audio tracks, giving CPU more free cycles. So in your opinion what machine should I buy?
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2005-07-06
Hi.
I think this is a very good, professional article. Many times I have seen comparisons that were not comparisons at all.
OSX is a great value per se, but go through the Apple forums across the net to learn that their hardware is not free of glitches. At that price I say it should be.
Maybe I buy myself a Mac Mini soon, because I need Garageband and iMovie to speed up my hobbies, that's when Apple comes handy. If I really need those apps (no counterpart on Linux or XP) and something robust, well why not? I hope that Apple-Intel marriage will give the line a boost in terms of speed. Today a Pentium M @ 1.6 GHz outperforms iBooks and Powerbooks, cost less even if it's less cool. Like Appleinsider was writing recently, maybe Intel Macs in the next January. Problem is what to update first? The first one model to go intel will certanely embarass the others. Should be done in block for all G4 Lines, otherwise it will be a drawback.