cumbiero_81
02-11-2005, 06:33 AM
As an average web designer, I'm in the need for some updating of my hardware / software since I have new projects coming my way and I need some updated resources. I want to keep my current laptop (IBM Thinkpad) as a hobby computer and get a new laptop for work only. I use some Adobe & Macromedia software, but as cheap as I was, used prime bootleg versions which never gave me any problems, including my bootlegged Windows XP OS.
Now, since I have the money to spend a little, I want everything legit and more powerful. Here are my questions :
Hardware : Apple Powerbook 12" or 15" (About $200-$500 difference w/ some upgrades" OR get a "refreshed" or used Powerbook from ebay?
I don't want to stay in a Windows Platform but I'm keeping that as an open window.
Web Software : Adobe Creative Suite ($1299 Premium Package) or Macromedia Studio MX (w/ Flash Pro $999)? I use software from both companies but I want to lean to one and master it... I love Flash, Dreamweaver, & Photoshop but I want to expand a bit.. Does Adobe have any Flash-like software? I know the proces scared me too, but I found Ebay to have unopened, sealed exact software from $100-$300 cheaper. Should I get both (which kind of scares me financially but do I really need the 2?)
What is the best combo you guys can suggest? I need lots of advice since I'm researching like crazy.
Thanks.
<html>
<center>
<img src = "http://www.cumbiaycuarteto.com/Graphics/Ron_Fez_Banner.jpg">
</center>
</html>
This message was edited by cumbiero_81 on 2-11-05 @ 11:24 AM
Now, since I have the money to spend a little, I want everything legit and more powerful. Here are my questions :
Hardware : Apple Powerbook 12" or 15" (About $200-$500 difference w/ some upgrades" OR get a "refreshed" or used Powerbook from ebay?
I don't want to stay in a Windows Platform but I'm keeping that as an open window.
Web Software : Adobe Creative Suite ($1299 Premium Package) or Macromedia Studio MX (w/ Flash Pro $999)? I use software from both companies but I want to lean to one and master it... I love Flash, Dreamweaver, & Photoshop but I want to expand a bit.. Does Adobe have any Flash-like software? I know the proces scared me too, but I found Ebay to have unopened, sealed exact software from $100-$300 cheaper. Should I get both (which kind of scares me financially but do I really need the 2?)
What is the best combo you guys can suggest? I need lots of advice since I'm researching like crazy.
Thanks.
<html>
<center>
<img src = "http://www.cumbiaycuarteto.com/Graphics/Ron_Fez_Banner.jpg">
</center>
</html>
This message was edited by cumbiero_81 on 2-11-05 @ 11:24 AM