Illustrators: MacBook Pro?
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- Miguex0
I'm not an illustrator, but I can tell you that theres tons of people out there during amazing work on laptops. Remember this, it's only a tool.
I personally like to work more on laptops than on my desktop (I have the biggest imac) and a 15/ retina (and even before I got the retina, I liked the laptop better too). But then I'm moving all the time, I take my computer to local agencies and other gigs out of town. Laptop wins!
- +1 just a tool—i prefer using the magic mouse personally, besides pencil/pen & paperdoesnotexist
- hotroddy0
you can always get a second screen to attach to it.
- pressplay0
I worked for years only on my 15" macbook pro. Then I got a bigger screen attached to it and I wouldn’t want to miss it for a second. If I have to work on the 15" screen only now, everthing feels cramped plus I am used to drag windows around both screens. Nothing beats screen real estate for illustration and design work. Also mind that with a laptop you cannot position yor setup freely (screen, keyboard, drawing tablet)
- dog_opus0
pressplay: Yeah, that's kind of what I worry about. My old 24" iMac gives me lots of room. I don't worry so much about keyboard/tablet configuration. I have my most-used keys programmed into my tablet. I really am interested in something portable, though, as I'm trying to get into an MFA program that will require travel. Argh – tough decision.
- e-pill0
i been using my MBP the original from 2005 or 2006 i ferget when it came out.. still runs like a beast.. using Illy 9 still never seen the need to upgrade and it runs great. if i need extra room i connect to my 27 display.. if at least for my tools and stuff.. [i mean for QBN, thats what the 2nd screen is really for] i have an iMac with the latest apps and latest os but i really again dont see the need for that version as my laptop works great.. unless i want to render my 3D i have to use the iMac.. all others especially illustrator, the MBP works great.
- arthur0
Switched from desktop to MBP about 6 years ago, first to the 17", then to a 15". My next computer will be an air - I'm envious of how fast my wife's 13" is. I use AI all the time, and a little PS. No problems at all, and for me, portability is paramount. I change work locations about 5 times a day.
- irrelevant0
My Specs and I have had NO PROBLEMS with videography, renders, 3D, Photoshop and heavy vectors in AI.
2011 MBP (Swapped out HD for 7200 RPM and maxed ram at 8 gigs)
Hooked up to my old 30" Cinema display. I came from owning the tower and feel this has more get-up than it, but my tower wasn't maxed out either (old Motorola chip).
- dog_opus0
Thanks for your input, guys. I think I'm going to get the 15" MBP now, and then in the spring, when I can afford it, get a 27" display for use at home.
- dog_opus0
uan: I hadn't even thought of getting a Cintiq because they're so pricey, but I'd definitely love using that 24" model. I'd probably wait a while to get it, though, because their last refresh was in 2011 (new one soon, I reckon). press play: My iMac is having some hardware issues; probably not worth paying for repairs.
- uan0
get the mbp, and think about a cintiq instead of a monitor.
- pressplay0
can’t you use your iMac as a screen only for that new MBP (Target Display Mode)