First of all, apologies if this shd be in another category, but it covers several matters at once: I need to upgrade both Mac software and hardware asap whilst keeping things as economical and eco-friendly as poss (not buy all new stuff if current stuff can feasibly be given new life instead)
Am currently using OS 10.4.11 and Adobe CS2 as main software running on a 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 (3.3) desktop, 1MB L3 cache, memory of 2GB DDR SDRAM - OK, call me a dinosaur. I also have a 15" Macbook Pro with a 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, memory of 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM and same software as the G4 desktop. I've heard about solid state hard drives (SSDs) which I understand have advantages of no moving parts, hence cooler running, much faster operation, and longer life - but more expensive, have less memory available and shorter time running on the battery - I think. Happy to be corrected.
My question is, in order to be more mobile for my work, would it be poss to put the desktop out to grass, upgrade the laptop - instead of buying a new one - with one of these solid state hard drives, have a backup external HD, and load the latest Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite? When working back at base I'd also like to continue using my 20" flatscreen Formac monitor, Epson Perfection 3200 scanner, Canon ix4000 A3+ printer and other accessories such as a Wacom tablet, all running off the laptop. What are the pros and cons re my thoughts? Would the laptop hard-drive transplant be DIY possible? Which SSD recommended? Advice v welcome (non-tekky as poss if you can). Thanks All!
Am currently using OS 10.4.11 and Adobe CS2 as main software running on a 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 (3.3) desktop, 1MB L3 cache, memory of 2GB DDR SDRAM - OK, call me a dinosaur. I also have a 15" Macbook Pro with a 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, memory of 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM and same software as the G4 desktop. I've heard about solid state hard drives (SSDs) which I understand have advantages of no moving parts, hence cooler running, much faster operation, and longer life - but more expensive, have less memory available and shorter time running on the battery - I think. Happy to be corrected.
My question is, in order to be more mobile for my work, would it be poss to put the desktop out to grass, upgrade the laptop - instead of buying a new one - with one of these solid state hard drives, have a backup external HD, and load the latest Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite? When working back at base I'd also like to continue using my 20" flatscreen Formac monitor, Epson Perfection 3200 scanner, Canon ix4000 A3+ printer and other accessories such as a Wacom tablet, all running off the laptop. What are the pros and cons re my thoughts? Would the laptop hard-drive transplant be DIY possible? Which SSD recommended? Advice v welcome (non-tekky as poss if you can). Thanks All!