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Imac 27" i5 or i7 - dual or quad?
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<blockquote data-quote="lihomephotos" data-source="post: 966015" data-attributes="member: 136597"><p>Hello everyone,</p><p>I am upgrading from a powebook G4 to the 27 inch imac. I just can't decide if I should buy the dual core or the quad core.</p><p></p><p>I am a photographer who does some design work. I use photoshop and illustrator all of the time. I was told that the quad core is overkill. But is it really?</p><p></p><p>I want this machine to last. My current powerbook G4 is 5 years old and still running strong. It was the best at the time.</p><p></p><p>Will quad core be necessary? Will programs be designed for quad core in the future? I don't know but I don't want to regret not spending the money now for what may come in a few years.</p><p></p><p>Also, if I go quad core, do I just but the i5 or go for the i7?</p><p></p><p>Any input? Price is not a concern.</p><p></p><p>I appreciate your advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lihomephotos, post: 966015, member: 136597"] Hello everyone, I am upgrading from a powebook G4 to the 27 inch imac. I just can't decide if I should buy the dual core or the quad core. I am a photographer who does some design work. I use photoshop and illustrator all of the time. I was told that the quad core is overkill. But is it really? I want this machine to last. My current powerbook G4 is 5 years old and still running strong. It was the best at the time. Will quad core be necessary? Will programs be designed for quad core in the future? I don't know but I don't want to regret not spending the money now for what may come in a few years. Also, if I go quad core, do I just but the i5 or go for the i7? Any input? Price is not a concern. I appreciate your advice. [/QUOTE]
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