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Having 2 Macs - Your Thoughts?
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mkrishnan said:
Lower power consumption and less fan noise than a desktop, plus the battery is like having a UPS for free.
OldCorpse said:
Just because you spend 9-5 sitting in front of a computer doesn't mean that our attractive and affluence Dell using executives are not idly working out in the gym, or getting some exercise for that arm playing golf.
11 pounds might be too heavy for you, but to a real man, it is nothing
Another vote for two
I've had various laptops through the years-from iBooks to Powerbooks to my current Macbook and was sharing our 20" iMac G5 with my other half up until about a week ago when she moved it out to her studio for a better work flow (she's an artist).
.Mac synching capabilities really does take the headache out of things to a large degree; however, I would love it if Apple would incorporate a way to keep iPhoto and iTunes libraries in synch....that's the biggest headache for me-epecially with iPhoto as I've been delving into a little photography freelance work. That said, I've just ordered the new 24" iMac as I can't really do photo editing work to any degree on my little Macbook. My SO wants me to Ebay my Macbook to help defray the cost...and I know I should, but I just hate the idea of not having it as well. Yesterday she made me a "deal" and said that I could keep both if I downgraded to the 20" iMac. I really would love that 24" display to work on and it just seems redundant to have another 20" iMac in the mix. What to do, what to do....!
I've had various laptops through the years-from iBooks to Powerbooks to my current Macbook and was sharing our 20" iMac G5 with my other half up until about a week ago when she moved it out to her studio for a better work flow (she's an artist).
.Mac synching capabilities really does take the headache out of things to a large degree; however, I would love it if Apple would incorporate a way to keep iPhoto and iTunes libraries in synch....that's the biggest headache for me-epecially with iPhoto as I've been delving into a little photography freelance work. That said, I've just ordered the new 24" iMac as I can't really do photo editing work to any degree on my little Macbook. My SO wants me to Ebay my Macbook to help defray the cost...and I know I should, but I just hate the idea of not having it as well. Yesterday she made me a "deal" and said that I could keep both if I downgraded to the 20" iMac. I really would love that 24" display to work on and it just seems redundant to have another 20" iMac in the mix. What to do, what to do....!
PieMac said:
Well I happen to just be doing some PS work on my 17" PB. I was just thinking it would be REALLY nice to have more screen real estate for all of the different tool windows.
I say keep the macbook and get a 23" display, or get the 24" iMac.
slffl said:
I considered adding the display, but decided that I would be better off in the long run with the capabilities of the iMac-especially if I wind up getting Aperture down the road. The Macbook is a great machine, but just not as capable in some repects.
I have a desktop G5 and I use it for everything. I like to burn DVDs of photos and movies I take. I just bought a G3 powerbook which I use to check e-mail and download photos I take while away on trips. It works for me but I wouldn't need a new PB since the price wouldn't be worth it.Caitlyn said:
I need both. I work away from home a lot so have a Vaio 17" laptop (which also gets used in the house all the time for web browsing in the lounge), but couldnt live with that permanently, my main machine has dual screen setup and is much better for working. I then use my older laptop as a chat/irc/edonkey machine. File wise it isnt an issue for me as I also have a server that I work off (I do web development and dont keep any files on the local machine for that) and for music etc I use a terastation NAS.
Looking forward to replacing the Vaio with a mbp soonish, then in the new year will replace the desktop with a mac pro (currently an Athlon running Gentoo).
Looking forward to replacing the Vaio with a mbp soonish, then in the new year will replace the desktop with a mac pro (currently an Athlon running Gentoo).
i'd recommend at least two computers, so if one has a problem, you have another to continue your work, and continue surfing online. one can always be used to diagnose the other, (very useful for PCs) and gaming is pretty fun if you have a friend come over. i have a friend that sent his computer for fixing and still got his work done with his other computer, accessing his backed up homework files on his external hard drive.
CyberPrey said:I believe in the Mac Pro on my desktop..
I believe in the Dell XPS M170 that goes everywhere with me...
I believe in the AMD 64x24400/dual 7800gtx sitting on another table next to the mac pro.
i believe in the 2.4ghz celeron system runing my TS server/fileserver on top of the AMD system...
I believe in the Apple //e I use to play Wizardry and Ultima 1-5 on
YES. Ultima IV was the third best game I ever played in my //c. One was Wasteland and two was Neuromancer (I still have both).
PS--I have 6, soon 8, macs, but I personally only use 4 of them--the G4 Sawtooth is my main machine, the G4 ibook is my home/portable, the G3 b/w is our audio recording/mixing machine, and I have a 233 G3 imac that I use to test webpages on. All the others are for interns.
it's good if you can afford both a desktop & a portable... i only have 1 (when i get my MBP) and it's good enough until i save up enough to get a iMac as well for a desktop
Having 2 Mac's is great. My PowerBook goes to work every day for internet ,surfing, email and burning the odd cd. When I get home, it is straight onto the G5. I have the PowerBook set up next to it for email and sometimes to watch tv with evetv.
Another advantage to having 2 Macs is when you are playing WoW. It's always great to have Thotbott's WoW database at your fingertips.
aussie_geek
Another advantage to having 2 Macs is when you are playing WoW. It's always great to have Thotbott's WoW database at your fingertips.
aussie_geek
I've always been an advocate of having two computers.
For awhile I had my iMac G4 and a windows desktop,
both on the same desk! Then I sold my windows box
to help pay for my MBP. After a few months of two
macs, I decided that I definitely didn't need both. I'm
in the process of trading my iMac for a pretty good
windows desktop again.
No matter what, when you have two computers, a
high capacity external hard drive is a really handy thing
to have. My 200GB Seagate has been really handy.
For awhile I had my iMac G4 and a windows desktop,
both on the same desk! Then I sold my windows box
to help pay for my MBP. After a few months of two
macs, I decided that I definitely didn't need both. I'm
in the process of trading my iMac for a pretty good
windows desktop again.
No matter what, when you have two computers, a
high capacity external hard drive is a really handy thing
to have. My 200GB Seagate has been really handy.
I think you should just sell your imac g4 and get a new merom imac. Use bootcamp or wait for leopard so it's more reliable. just buy a copy of windows xp and put it on your imac. or maybe in 2013 when vista comes out it'll be compatible with bootcamp on mac os 15.31dterbeest said:
if i were to get a laptop i would also get one of those network drives just so i can just save my files onto that without the hassel of sycing all of the time.
I love ChronoSync from Econ Technologies. It has some very smart syncing capabilities - whether you want an exact sync between the two folders, one folder to mirror another, one to backup to another, pretty much anything. It can sync with any folder you can mount on your Mac - I had it running syncs between a Windows machine and a PowerBook for a while. It's one of the best $30 USD purchases I've made: I use it all the time, especially now I'm migrating several machines over to a Mac Pro/MBP combination. Day-to-day I use it to sync the desktop and notebook Documents folders and various application settings (templates, fonts, etc.) I'm not quite sure how it'd work with iTunes syncing, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.sejanus said:
Otherwise, look at syncOtunes which is specifically for syncing two Macs' iTunes libraries.
PS - sejanus are you a fan of Tacitus Annals Book IV?
2 macs here
one for the road: powerbook
one at home: mac pro
In time i might buy a macbook. G4 is aging and slow as hell
one for the road: powerbook
one at home: mac pro
In time i might buy a macbook. G4 is aging and slow as hell
Personally I've had enough hard drive failure to not trust a laptop for music/photo/document storage. Those things are just too fragile, and they even fail pretty frequently in desktop computers. I just don't like the idea of so much of my life being rattled and shook around all day.
I Beleive in multiple machines.
I have a G4 and am planning to jump up the the Quicksilver G4 with my processor videocard and RAM updrages.
I also plan on getting an intel mini so i can use universal apps.
I used to have a Pc running through a KVM but one day i literally pulled my crappy comp off my desk and tossed it into my living room. *.* Gosh i hated that thing.
as for portable machines i dont really like it as much as a tower because you cant upgrade it and the trackpads are a bit akward.
My dream mac line up would be.
Powermac G5 Quad 2.7
Mac Pro Quad 3.0 16GB Ram...etc
Macbook in black
and iBook G4
My line up now:
Powermac G4 1.8Ghz
Powermac G3 400Mhz
Powerbook 3400c
... too many to list
I have a G4 and am planning to jump up the the Quicksilver G4 with my processor videocard and RAM updrages.
I also plan on getting an intel mini so i can use universal apps.
I used to have a Pc running through a KVM but one day i literally pulled my crappy comp off my desk and tossed it into my living room. *.* Gosh i hated that thing.
as for portable machines i dont really like it as much as a tower because you cant upgrade it and the trackpads are a bit akward.
My dream mac line up would be.
Powermac G5 Quad 2.7
Mac Pro Quad 3.0 16GB Ram...etc
Macbook in black
and iBook G4
My line up now:
Powermac G4 1.8Ghz
Powermac G3 400Mhz
Powerbook 3400c
... too many to list
I'm hoping to eventually see a full featured MBP 13" WS
I can't type worth a damn, so I prefer the MBP keypad to the MacBook's.
I also can't imagine lugging around anything larger than a 12" or 13" in a laptop.
If I want performance or real estate, I'll use my G5 tower with my Dell 24"
For me the most important benefit of having a wireless capable small laptop
would be to download and upload data.
At home I'm still on dial-up so even the smallest file takes forever.
My daughter's iBook is perfect for that kind of use.
IF....she lets me borrow it.
I can't type worth a damn, so I prefer the MBP keypad to the MacBook's.
I also can't imagine lugging around anything larger than a 12" or 13" in a laptop.
If I want performance or real estate, I'll use my G5 tower with my Dell 24"
For me the most important benefit of having a wireless capable small laptop
would be to download and upload data.
At home I'm still on dial-up so even the smallest file takes forever.
My daughter's iBook is perfect for that kind of use.
IF....she lets me borrow it.
I've gone back and forth. I had a thinkpad and a mini. Got rid of both for a 12" iBook. Added a 20" iMac CD (which I absolutely LOVED!) to the mix. Found myself NEVER using the iMac...would be in the same room, on the couch with my iBook. So, I sold both of them and bought a MacBook.
I DO have a PC that I use as a linux workstation; primarily for VPN'ing into work. I need *x1200 resolution for my work apps...and hate plugging the MacBook into an external display.
IF Apple would release a laptop with a decent high-density screeen (1920x1200 would be the ideal), I would do away with the PC and stick with just a portable till the end of time.
(also, my wife has a 17" iMac G5 and the kids have their own Intel mini...I do NOT share computers)
I DO have a PC that I use as a linux workstation; primarily for VPN'ing into work. I need *x1200 resolution for my work apps...and hate plugging the MacBook into an external display.
IF Apple would release a laptop with a decent high-density screeen (1920x1200 would be the ideal), I would do away with the PC and stick with just a portable till the end of time.
(also, my wife has a 17" iMac G5 and the kids have their own Intel mini...I do NOT share computers)