Dreamweaver on PowerBook G4 vs. PowerMac G5

Hi all,

Just thought I'd toss this out there to those who have newer machines than I
do. I'm running DMX2004 on my PowerMac G4/450, and it's starting to show
its age. I'm looking to purchase a new machine in the fall, and was hoping
some of you could share your Dreamweaver experiences with me on newer
hardware.

I'll either be purchasing a 17" PowerBook G4/1.5G or a Dual G5/2.5G. Since
they're only $200 apart, I figure it's a good place to start. So my
question is, have any of you used *both* to build your Dreamweaver apps, and
does one perform better over the other for *Dreamweaver*? Portability is
not a consideration here, so no need to ask that question.

Now it should seem like common sense that a Dual G5/2.5G should outpace the
G4/1.5G that's in a PowerBook. However, I've found that with most
applications, a hyper-fast processor just doesn't mean much. In my
experience, Word runs just as well on a current machine as it does a one or
two year old model. So I'm curious if Dreamweaver is similar.

Of course it's a no-brainer with Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, and other apps
that have been optimized for the G5. But I doubt that Dreamweaver is one of
those apps.

So if anyone has any thoughts on the matter, I'd appreciate any feedback.

Thanks and best regards,
Chris

Portability is
not a consideration here, so no need to ask that question.

If portability isn't an issue, then why not go with the dual desktop? Just
running OSX should be faster, so that's only a good thing.

Now it should seem like common sense that a Dual G5/2.5G should outpace
the
G4/1.5G that's in a PowerBook. However, I've found that with most
applications, a hyper-fast processor just doesn't mean much.

It won't for editing HTML. It'll make a difference if you're compressing
video or editing gigantic images in photoshop. It'll also make a difference
with multitasking (ie, if you're compressing video in the background while
watching a DVD in the foreground).

So, if portability isn't an issue at all, then get the faster of the two
machines. Desktops also give you a lot more options in terms of upgrading.

Just be sure to get a bunch of RAM regardless of which you choose.

-Darrel

There is something to be said for the space (or lack thereof) that the
PowerBook takes up, though, which is a consideration I didn't note. I had
to take the handles off of my G4 just to get it to fit inside the computer
compartment of my desk. And the G5 is three inches taller than the G4.

Reckon if I end up with the PowerMac, I'll be sacrificing the drawer above
it to keep it in its place :-)

~Chris

Reckon if I end up with the PowerMac, I'll be sacrificing the drawer above
it to keep it in its place :-)

I will say, once you go with a Powerbook and wireless internet, there's no
going back!

I'm running DW MX on a PB G4/640 and it's sluggish. But I imagine a jump up
to 1.5 would be quite the improvement. With the PB...just be sure to get as
much RAM as you can. I'd recommend a gig.

-Darrel