Q: I do not see the point of doing this. When it comes to next years budget, so why pay the premium when a fraction of that next year to spend more and get something better? try to prolong aging not financially or no sense, because youll use cheaper dollar for something even cheaper to pay later rather than using expensive U.S. dollars now.
Best Answer: If you are truly a graphics designer get a pc or notebook.
Macs WERE good for graphic designing in the past, but not anymore. They also cost a lot more than a pc of equivalent capabilities.
The myth that macbooks have better hardware and hardware compatibility should also be reconsidered as now macbooks are made by Asustek, who also make and sell their own (equally powerful and much cheaper) laptops.
However, if you truly want a macbook, honestly speaking they are very good looking and a bit more user friendly, get a something with a core 2 processor, marketed as merom for laptops.
Since you are a graphic designer, get at least 2 GB of ram, you wont need all of it now, but it will be usefull in future. Make sure you are getting the model with a decent graphics card and harddisk.
Or take my advice, get an Asus or Hp notebook.
Re:i don't see the point of doing this.completely agree, sort of!
i think this forum spends lots of time discussing cutting edge hardware upgrades that marginally improve the computing experience.
there are "other" hardware upgrades that improve the computing experience on a much longer timescale.
i for one would highly recommend getting an Aeron chair!!
the chair is simply amazing, not to mention it has a 12 year warranty, and will make your computing experience measurably better.
a wonderful table to hold your computer will last forever, and improve the experience…check out Anthro Corporation, or Herman Miller.
this stuff isn't cheap, but it will last over 10 years easily and not require an "upgrade"
to me, the "experience" of computing is enhanced most by hardware other than the CPU and the video card. i usually go for the "sweet spot" on the cpu, vid card (2.8 ghz cpu, ti4200 vid card), pretty good performance at a low price. Heck, that stuff gets upgraded every few years anyhow.
i spend my big money on the stuff that lasts for years (chair, table, speakers, monitor).
Re:I like having the latest and greatest, nothing wrong with wanting new things. I work hard, and i have the money..
Re:Originally posted by: guy
i don't see the point of doing this.
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Re:general rule for me is buying the 2nd or 3rd down from the top.
Re:Originally posted by: NoGodForMe
I build the latest greatest to future proof my investment.
I've always built high end machines and they've lasted for 3 years with a graphics card upgrade along the way.
Some great FPS games just came out, so this will be my machine to run them for a couple years.
Agree. I'm not the type of person to upgrade my PC twice a year or even annually, so when I build I build big. But I NEVER go for the absolute top-tier stuff because you're always past the point of diminishing returns and if you're willing to step down to the 2nd or 3rd fastest product in the line, you often get 95% of the performance at 1/2, 1/3, or even 1/4 of the cost.
That's why 2 years ago I bought a P4 2.53 instead of the 2.8 or top of the line 3.06 GHz. IMO I made a wise decision because I saved several hundred dollars and when Doom 3 came out in August, that P4 2.53 system was able to run Doom 3 just fine at 1280×1024. It's also why I bought a GF 6800 GT instead of an Ultra, and why I bought an A64 3400+ instead of a 3700+. Although in hindsight, the 3200+ is probably better than the 3400+ in terms of price/performance.
Going with the top of the line model makes absolutely no sense to me, although there will always be those who feel the need to spend more for bragging rights.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
who needs computers when u have girls in short arse dresses walking around!?!?!?
I do, they are both something men need, one is for work/hobby/etc, one is for leisure/pleasure/etc.
Re:I build the latest greatest to future proof my investment.
I've always built high end machines and they've lasted for 3 years with a graphics card upgrade along the way.
Some great FPS games just came out, so this will be my machine to run them for a couple years.
Re:i'm just perplexed that people would be willing to pay >$400 for a new video card for just a few more fps when the last generation card is good enough and is < $200. seriously, if you pay $400 now for the best and replace it in 2 years, why not pay < $200 now for the previous generation, then pay < $200 next year for the previous generation card. although numerically you'd still be paying $400 either way, realistically, you'd be paying less if you pay $200 now and $200 next year.
Re:I like this topic because i am also taking economics and have a test next class.
As far as buying the lastest and greatest it is not effecient but it is ecnomical if you're getting the most for your money. If the product is indeed top of the line then you're not weasing money. Granted over time demand will affect prices adn they will drop, but wuantity demand will rise when the prices are cheap!
I remmeber paying 260 for my athlon 1800. well never again! NEVER! i was so hesistant of even buying this A64 2800+ for 144 i researchied and pondered for weeks! and the next PC i buy i wil definately not be paying 140 for a CPU. So you see, overtime one can learn. I doubt i will be building another PC ever though. too much money. You only look to spend 300, soon you're spending 500. who needs computers when u have girls in short arse dresses walking around!?!?!?
Re:Originally posted by: guy
If I had the money to buy the latest & greatest I would,but I don't so i wont.
It's a question of money for me.
Yep, I'm not made of money either, I love gaming, but I can't afford an Athlon 64 FX, which is prolly why i've got a Barton right now 
Re:Originally posted by: guy
i don't see the point of doing this. if it's going to be next year's budget item, why spend the premium now when you can spend a fraction of that next year and get something even better? trying to prolong obsolescence doesn't financially make any sense either since you'll be using cheaper dollars later to pay for something even cheaper rather than using more expensive dollars now.
Buying computers for gaming is economically stupid………but fun none the less.
Re:Depends on how you define 'latest and greatest'. I would have agreed that the latest and greatest wasn't worth it when I couldn't afford to blow a few hundred dollars here and there, but now that I'm making decent money it seems kinda stupid not to. I still consider it a waste to go out and buy something like a 6800 ultra considering it's common knowledge on boards like this that a 6800gt will run just as fast with a 30 second tweak to the registry(coolbits)…
Re:Originally posted by: kouch
well if you ever took economics, every purchase we make is about utility. If the utility (satisfaction or gratification) of having the latest and the greatest thing out there means more to you than having that extra thousand dollars then of course you would buy the latest and the greatest.
o man i just got done reading that chapter in my econ book…test next class…ill tell u how it goes…utils aaaahhhhh
Re:well if you ever took economics, every purchase we make is about utility. If the utility (satisfaction or gratification) of having the latest and the greatest thing out there means more to you than having that extra thousand dollars then of course you would buy the latest and the greatest.
Re:If I had the money to buy the latest & greatest I would,but I don't so i wont.
It's a question of money for me.
Re:Well, somebody's got to test out the newfangled crap for the rest of us
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