02-16-2007, 05:44 AM
you cant go wrong with the imac -- unless she already has a great screen
if you dont got the imac route, wait for the mini to a core 2 duo chip -- i would be it also starts to get 1 gig of memory standard too like the macbook. you can always have an apple store install the ram for you, i think its a $25 charge, not much.
regardless of the CS2 vs CS3, the CS2 apps are all a lot faster in 10.4.8, speeds are equal to dual G5s, which is already waaaay past her 933
later if she does decide to upgrade to CS3 she will have a mac that takes full advantage of it, rather than a G5 that doesnt...
also dont forget that amazon has $75 rebates on imacs and doesnt charge tax or shipping to many states
if you dont got the imac route, wait for the mini to a core 2 duo chip -- i would be it also starts to get 1 gig of memory standard too like the macbook. you can always have an apple store install the ram for you, i think its a $25 charge, not much.
regardless of the CS2 vs CS3, the CS2 apps are all a lot faster in 10.4.8, speeds are equal to dual G5s, which is already waaaay past her 933
later if she does decide to upgrade to CS3 she will have a mac that takes full advantage of it, rather than a G5 that doesnt...
also dont forget that amazon has $75 rebates on imacs and doesnt charge tax or shipping to many states