You're welcome. HTH On Nov 7, 2007 3:49 PM, Andy Matthews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Aaron...thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for! Appreciated. > > ------------------------------ > *From:* jquery-en@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On > Behalf Of *Aaron Heimlich > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 07, 2007 3:26 PM > *To:* jquery-en@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [jQuery] Re: Need help with the value of a Macbook > > On Nov 7, 2007 1:24 PM, Andy Matthews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > A co-worker of mine said that a friend of HIS is selling a Macbook. > > Since I know that's an Intel machine I was curious > > so I asked about the specs. > > > Here's a spec list for the Late 2006 MacBooks: > http://support.apple.com/specs/macbook/macbook_late_2006.html > > > > Can you guys tell me what you think this machine > > is worth? > > > The current models run from $1,099.00 - $1,499.00, so probably not more > than $1500. > > > > It's a late-2006 Macbook. 2GHz Core 2 Duo with SuperDrive. He upgraded > > the > > RAM to 2GB and the hard drive to 160GB. The model number is MA700LL/A > > (Google says that this is a 13.3 inch screen). But, that series is > > generally > > called the Late 2006 Macbook. It's the white 2GHz one from that series. > > He's > > got all of the original packaging, accessories, disks, etc. > > > > More importantly, I'm needing a new machine to work on. My PC is nearing > > the > > end of it's useful life and so I'm wanting something that kicks some > > hiney. > > I need to run Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. on it. I also need to run > > code on > > it. > > > The MacBooks use integrated graphics[1], which borrows system memory to do > its work. This could be an issue for you, though I've never used any of > those programs on a computer with integrated graphics, so I really can't > say. > > > > At the moment I only have CS2 and I've heard that CS2 is pretty slow on > > Intel Macs. > > > I've heard this as well, though can't personally confirm it. On the > (somewhat) bright side, upgrading to CS3 Web Premium is only $499 from CS2, > it comes with Photoshop and Illustrator, and it's supposed to run much > better on Intel processors (I don't think you can upgrade cross-platform, > but I've heard of people talking to Customer Support about it and arranging > something). > > > > Finally, I need comparisons on this computer to a newer Dell > > workstation. I > > prefer to have a desktop machine, but if I can get away with a laptop > > that > > can run fast, can run Windows, and can be hooked up to a real monitor, > > then > > a laptop is okay. > > > You might wanna take a look at these benchmarks: > > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/Macbook_Memory_Benchmarks > > http://lifehacker.com/software/upgrades/macbook-pro-1-2-and-3gb-memory-speed-tests-306070.php > > What I got out of it is: 3GB+ memory plus 7200 RPM hard drive = very very > good, especially if your running Parallels Desktop[2] or VMWare Fusion[3] > (Fusion's my personal choice -- it seems to run a lot more efficiently that > Parallels). Photoshop seems to particularly like the 7200 RPM hard drive as > well. > > Note, however, that the Late 2006 Macbooks can only support a maximum of > 2GB of memory, while current models can support up to 4GB. Since any of the > current generation MacBooks would fit into your budget (most are actually > cheaper), you might wanna consider buying one of those or a low-end MacBook > Pro (which have a dedicated graphics card) and pick up some extra memory and > a better hard drive from somewhere like http://www.newegg.com or > http://www.macsales.com. > > > > Amazon has this price listed for the machine: > > > > http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-MA700LL-Notebook-SuperDrive/dp/B000GABVOS > > > WOW! Amazon is seriously overpricing that thing; Not even Apple sells a > MacBook for that much. > > [1] The Late 2006 Macbook uses Intel GMA950 ( > http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/gma950/); Current MacBooks (Late > 2007) use Intel GMA X3100 ( > http://softwarecommunity.intel.com/articles/eng/1488.htm) > [2] http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/ > [3] http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/ > > -- > Aaron Heimlich > Web Developer > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://aheimlich.freepgs.com > -- Aaron Heimlich Web Developer [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://aheimlich.freepgs.com
