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Das habe ich letztens woanders dazu geschrieben - hab aber keine Lust es jetzt ins Deutsche zu schreiben. Ging in diesem Fall um Digitale Kunst in hohen dpi-Bereichen und größeren Formaten:
regarding the computer issue - In general you should first answer the following questions:
1. How much money do you have available to invest in a new computer?
2. Which software do you need to run on it?
3. How much customization and readjustments do you want to be done?
4. Which exact purpose are you planning to use or equipment for?
5. Is design important for you?
6. Are you familiar and satisfied with the handling of your current OS?
1. A good PC which is optimized for graphics costs nearly as much as a good MAC. In either case you need decent, fast and a lot RAM and if possible a multiprocessor setting, alas for the latter you should use newest versions of Software like Photoshop CS2 which supports multiprocessor systems (don't know about Painter). Depending on the age of your old equipment it may be possible that you are not able to reuse certain components... AGP slots for graphic cards are becoming rare due to the change to PCI-Express. So, the first question is how much money you can spend. High range Macs are extremely good bastards but are VERY expensive while it is possible to have a significant performance boost with a customized Windows-Box with just updating main but not all components.
2. Photoshop should be no problem, but consider that you might need to get a new license with an OS change. Don't know if Painter is available for Mac.. but I would wonder if not. You don't use 3DMax and you don't play games. I really do not see any reason why a different operating system makes any difference... except for the licenses, maybe.
3. Macs are extremely well done packages. You buy one, it normally works. There are companies for PCs out there doing the same, DELL for example. But the price is about the same. If you want to skip all the hassle for compatibilities and maxing out the biggest BANG for the lowest bucks -> I recommend a Mac. If you like customizing your hardware to the highest degree possible and to install all the OS yourself - go for the PC.
4. If you are only interested in painting there's no preference anymore. As mentioned before there used to be, but it's history. A good PC can do all the neat things a Mac can do and vice-versa. Nowadays it just depends on the specific software.
5. If you are like a bunch of people out there who do buy there computer as a status symbol, design may be an issue for you. There are lots of people who simply prefer a Mac because it's supposed to look better on your desktop. Well, not my choice of argument... especially since designs for PCs is getting better (or worse... regarding some overstyled case-modding for gamers *bleegh*)
6. If you are completely satisfied and alright with your current OS there is no need to change unless you have to. Check out the possibilities of a Mac if you can. I, for example, have a Mac store close nearby, which allows to test the actual hardware and operating system. There are lot of people emphasizing on nice but stupid gimmicks coming with Mac OSX which do not really help the workflow while other ideas are really helpful. If you have the possibility try it out first.
If you are going to upgrade to a new PC consider that it may have to run Windows Vista in 1-3 years. Consider options to buy more RAM later and try to consider newer technologies (SATA, PCI-X) instead of the older ones. Screen size shouldn't be a problem either. Depending on your graphics card you can buy extremely big screens for a cheaper price already - not necessarily manufactured by Apple - which will provide you with an extremely big and comfortable virtual workspace. Alternatively you can still opt for a double screen system (cheapier. I got one, too).
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