handrew 23/12/2009 17:51
Macbook Pro question
I have run my Photoshop (currently CS4) on an HP desktop without problem for ages. My wife bought me a lovely Fujitsu Lifebook S laptop to give me more mobility but it won't run Photoshop for some reason. I was thinking of buying a Macbook Pro 17" - I have never used Mac before and wondered whether anyone has good experience using this model with CS4. I saw David Tipling using what I think is this on a wildlife photography DVD.
Many thanks
Andrew
cwchan 23/12/2009 18:25
I use Macbook Pro 15 inches with CS3 & Nikon NX when I am not at home, they work fine.
handrew 23/12/2009 18:53
Good to hear. Thank you.
Andrew
cchristina 23/12/2009 19:03
Hi Andrew,
I am using Macbook Pro with CS4 photoshop installed. It runs good and fast. You are welcome to ask me if you have any question on Mac.
handrew 23/12/2009 19:07
Thanks Christina. That is very kind of you.
Happy Christmas
Andrew
Robbin 23/12/2009 23:36
Apple machine is better, in general, than Windows machine, in terms of make, graphics etc etc.
U won't regret it once U run CS4 on it.
handrew 24/12/2009 15:19
Thanks Robbin. I feel a trip to Fortress or Broadway coming on!
Andrew
handrew 25/12/2009 19:45
Probably a daft question but my CS4 is the Windows version. Is there a way I can run it on a Mac or would I have to buy a new version?
That would be an expensive premium to pay for the switch (HK$19,188 for the 17" model). Thanks,
Andrew
cchristina 25/12/2009 20:49
Hi Andrew,
You should buy another version of CS4 for Mac.
Robbin 25/12/2009 23:15
[quote]Original posted by [i]handrew[/i] at 25/12/2009 19:45
Probably a daft question but my CS4 is the Windows version. Is there a way I can run it on a Mac or would I have to buy a new version?
That would be an expensive premium to pay for the switch (HK$19,1 ... [/quote]
Apple is providing Boot Camp for apple user to run Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7 on Apple machine/OS, so don't worry about it. If U don't want to partition yr hard disc drive, U can use 3rd party software like Parallels Desktop, Virtual Desktop etc etc to run Windows under Apple OS.
thinfor 26/12/2009 01:07
I also have a iMac as well. Bootcamp is good, free as it's well tested and seemed to be more stable. :) For Parallel Desktop or VMware, the comments are both good and bad.
handrew 26/12/2009 07:44
Thanks everybody. Very helpful comments.
Happy new year
Andrew