What kind of multitasking that would need lots of memory ? My lowly Xbox can handle my development work just fine as most of the time, I am typing in vi.
Jared Kuolt wrote: > Thanks all for your comments so far! Absolutely brilliant! > > > If you could list more of your requirements for what you will be using > > the computer for, people can probably give better responses. > > I used to be into PC-gaming but my PSP really took care of that. Now I > just mostly do a lot of software development, most of it with > "scripting" languages; Not a whole lot of compiling for me. > > I do multitask like crazy, so I suppose RAM should be a consideration. > > A few more questions if you don't mind: > > 1) Is the dashboard really that cool? > 2) How often do unforseen problems occur (BSOD-esque, not hardware failures)? > 3) Are refurbished Macs generally good quality? > 4) From what I've seen it looks like the first Intel-based macs are > due to arrive in about 6-8 months. Since I'm in need of a new computer > soon, would it be a good idea to get a mini now and wait for the new > Power Mac to make a decision? Or should I just go with a cheap PC > laptop? > 5) Mac Mini or iBook or Powerbook? Is the price justified if I'm not > very mobile? > 6) Do the iBooks get really dingy-looking? > > Again, thanks! And sorry for the attack on the iMac. Just _not_ my thing! > > Jared
