OK all you Mac users...

[hellziggy]

I need advice.
Apple will finance a computer for me, cuz I is a college student.
What kind of Mac should I get/do I need?
G5 desktop = way more powerful for the money.
Powerbook = portable & cool.

I am studying Graphic Design. It's a 2 year program, but I'm gonna take a bit longer than that since I'm only part time. I would assume that whatever Mac I get will be with me until I finish school at least. I'm leaning toward the Powerbook for the sheer portability issue. I would be able to do my homework pretty much anywhere. Also, it would have the wireless internet connection. But will it be powerful enough to deal with Photoshop, Illustrater, Quark, etc.? Or will these things require me to go desktop? Remember, I'm just a student, so I won't be doing massive amounts of designs like for customers or such. It will mainly be homework assignments.

minervacat, what are Wes's stats? What do you like & dislike about him? chebutykin, same questions for the TiBook of the Dead.
I'm feeling so computer illiterate. These Macs are strange creatures indeed!

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[hellziggy.livejournal.com]

Cool. Thanks for the info. The main thing I was worried about was if it would be fast enough/big enough. I just ordered it last night & I'll have a 1.25GHz G4, 60GB hard drive, and a 40GB ipod (which I am pretty sure hellbob will be comandeering for his music) I figure that if I really need access to a desktop for something specific, there are 60 macs on campust that only Graphic Design students can use, in addition to all the open mac labs.