MacBook Pro + adobe/should I wait?

[absolutoliver]

You say that the MacBook Pro is not suggested if I run Adobe for business ALL DAY LONG. Instead should buy a powerbook. Would if...

Since I REALLY want the intel one. What are the chances of buying a powerbook now and then selling it or trading it in for a MacBook Pro when the adobe products catch up. Is that possible and how would I do that and do you think its worth it going that route.

I have a G4 at home a G5 dual at work and I need a portable. AND I love the idea of .mac thing where it links all of the computers up. Is that available on the Powebook? Thanks for your help guys. You rock!!!

 

[MovieCutter]

Based on my experience, Adobe Photoshop on my MacBook Pro (2.16Ghz) is as fast as my last Powerbook (1.67Ghz). If you want a laptop, the MBP is the way to go...especially once CS3 comes out...then again, I don't run a business on Adobe apps.

 

[ipacmm]

If you are going to buy a laptop, I would buy the MBP over the Powerbook because even if you do trade it in or sell it for a newer one, it will still be worth more vs. the older powerbook. For adobe, I would just buy the MBP, the software runs good and will be even better once the new version comes out.

 

[Carson]

adobes not coming out for almost a year though. I'm buying a PPC imac because the price for the 20 inch is soooo low now. The powerbook will be cheaper and it will run adobe faster (depd on ram) a 2.16 MBP is almost 3000, a 17 inch PB with 2 gb ram will only run 1400 for now and will still hold its price for a while longer.

 

[BakedBeans]

I have a maxed out imac (2gb ram, dualcore 2ghz) and although it handles the large apps in rossetta quite well, for business use i am actually going to get a powermac and sell the imac...

go PPC on this one if you really need it.