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PJR said:
croxsons said:
is it easy to upgrade the memory myself? And will it invalidate the warranty?
Yes, and no.1 screw releases the memory hatch cover which is right at the bottom. Once off (can be a bit tight) you are faced with 2 (small) ram slots. Its as simple then as slotting in any other ram chip. Best to turn the iMac upside down to get better access. But other than that, its a doddle.
No warranty problems with doing this
While im here.. Im another Crucial memory customer and rate them quite highly, so would recommend them.
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croxsons said:
The only stumbling block I can see would be Adobe would want me to un-install my existing version on my PC when I have the Mac version. I was hoping that I would keep a copy on my home computer for emergencies.
I can't promise this will work, but I'm pretty sure it did with my very old copy of Photoshop.- When you install CS on the Mac, shot the PC down.
- Don't launch CS on one machine while the other's awake.
HiRich said:
croxsons said:
The only stumbling block I can see would be Adobe would want me to un-install my existing version on my PC when I have the Mac version. I was hoping that I would keep a copy on my home computer for emergencies.
I can't promise this will work, but I'm pretty sure it did with my very old copy of Photoshop.- When you install CS on the Mac, shot the PC down.
- Don't launch CS on one machine while the other's awake.
I would be upgrading CS to CS3 from 2.3, but leaving 2.3 on my home computer if that makes sense.
I'm currently waiting (impatiently) for delivery of my 2.8Ghz iMac. If buying from the Apple store online, choose the 2.6Ghz 24" and use the upgrade option for the 2.8Ghz processor. That way you can choose 1GB RAM from Apple to save a few quid. A 4GB kit was ordered from Crucial at the same time (£60 from memory - excuse the pun) and has been sat on my desk waiting for the iMac's arrival.
ETA, from memory of my old PS CS2 PC version, you were allowed to install it on two machines as long as you didn't use them concurrently. Not sure if that would be the same with the whole suite though.
ETA, from memory of my old PS CS2 PC version, you were allowed to install it on two machines as long as you didn't use them concurrently. Not sure if that would be the same with the whole suite though.
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 6th February 14:18
Zod said:
mmm-five said:
I use an iMac solely for working away from home. If I'm working at home then I use my Mac Pro and both give me the option of using OSX or Windows depending on the client's needs.
I've travelled everywhere with my iMac, but you do get a few funny looks when you're passing through an airport scanner - I use one of these (http://www.ilugger.com/blue-imac-carrying-case.cfm) to carry it around in (an all black version though).
Had the iMac for almost two years now, and was original carting my old G5 around everywhere - which is probably what caused it's demise I think.
they have a new product that might interest you. It's called a MacBook (PCs have a similar format called a laptop). It's like having an iMac that folds into two and has a protective cover. It also has a battery so that you can use it when out and about and is even more integrated than the iMac, because the keyboard and mouse are part of the package. The MacBook Pro is even availalbe with a 17" screen!I've travelled everywhere with my iMac, but you do get a few funny looks when you're passing through an airport scanner - I use one of these (http://www.ilugger.com/blue-imac-carrying-case.cfm) to carry it around in (an all black version though).
Had the iMac for almost two years now, and was original carting my old G5 around everywhere - which is probably what caused it's demise I think.
Plus I wanted to be noticed - everyone comes in with a laptop bag over their shoulder - only the 'special' few carry an iMac
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