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Kenneth Kan

I've made it several months back. I'd say the performance boost doesn't really live up to the expectation (unlike Tiger to Leopard), so if that's your sole reason, don't do it. Snow Leopard does "stabilize" your system in some aspects, esp. native apps.

Dec 15, 2009 · Flag

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  Jason

  honestly though we can't expect apple to knock it out of the park every time...

  Dec 17, 2009 · Flag
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Jason

Im actually a little disappointed that they went intel only and dropped support for power pc, I know there are alot of people out there that would be interested in upgrading for the new features. Guess i have to go out and get an intel..wanted one anyways

Dec 17, 2009 · Flag

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  Joshua Vining

  I agree that the drop in PPC support kinda sucks but the transition was inevitable. You just cant get the power out of those chips that you can the intel. But 10.5/10.6 play really nicely together so you don't have to totally lose your old PPC mac.

  Feb 18, 2010 · Flag
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  Jason

  Yeah, i have actually been very good about not upgrading hardware. I bought a new quicksilver back in early 2001ish, lasted me 7 years, blew the power supply, but luckily I bought a used dual G5 before that happened. I still intend to fix the QS thought and put it in the little ones room, it was a great computer. But now more than ever I am feeliing the need to upgrade for adobe's hardware support in the apps.

  Feb 18, 2010 · Flag
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  Joshua Vining

  Yeah , I really don't agree with adobe's decision to drop all support but with the power of the intel's CS4 runs really smooth so I see why they did it.
  
  But old macs will last forever, and with sources like ebay , you can always find even the most obscure parts .

  Feb 19, 2010 · Flag
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  Jason

  So true, one of our dev guys thinks that used macs are way overpriced, but they last so long price has to retain. FYI he's a PC , sparks some fun talks...

  Feb 19, 2010 · Flag
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