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Transfer from PC to Mac

Apr 2, 2012 4:03 AM

Hi, I am looking at buying a 27" IMAC

 

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/apple-imac-mc813-27-all-in-one-10478101- pdt.html

 

However, if i submit a support question, it says I agree to destroy my version of photoshop. Of course Im happy to do that if i buy the mac but im not agreeing to it in case I dont so its a bit chicken and egg really.

 

So my question is, before i spend nearly 1400 pounds on an imac and then realise i cant use my CS5 at all, which will be my main editing tool, how will I know if this is possible?

 

Thanks

794 Views   9 Replies   Latest reply: Noel Carboni, Apr 3, 2012 4:41 PM
 
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  • Mylenium
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    1. Mylenium,
    Apr 2, 2012 4:06 AM   in reply to funktheoryx
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    Order product platform swap

     

    All you need to know...

     

    Mylenium

     
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    2. funktheoryx,
    Apr 2, 2012 4:14 AM   in reply to Mylenium
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    So if i buy a mac i wont have any issues transferring the software from windows to mac?

     
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    3. Mylenium,
    Apr 2, 2012 4:23 AM   in reply to funktheoryx
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    As long as you plan on upgrading to the latest version, anyway, this is not an issue.

     

    Mylenium

     
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    4. funktheoryx,
    Apr 2, 2012 5:08 AM   in reply to Mylenium
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    I might to cs6 when it comes out, but i certainly wont buy it until i can afford it

     
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    5. Marian Driscoll,
    Apr 2, 2012 5:57 AM   in reply to funktheoryx
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    Affordability is an issue and you are looking at overpriced hardware?!

     
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    6. funktheoryx,
    Apr 2, 2012 6:09 AM   in reply to Marian Driscoll
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    The difference is, not that I need to explain, is that my machine cannot cope with my cameras pictures even with the max amount of ram. If i weight up all the options of upgrading all the components and buying a mac, theres actually not much between them however spending another 600 pound on top for another version of cs5 i cannot afford on top..

     
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    7. Marian Driscoll,
    Apr 2, 2012 7:20 AM   in reply to funktheoryx
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    If RAM and keeping up with your camera is an issue, why would you look at a new computer with only 4GB and only one hard drive?

     

    If you shop around a bit more, you can find a computer with more RAM and an extra hard drive for Photoshop's scratch disk... for less than the iMac. 

     

    iMacs are great computers. I just wince when people think they are upgrading economically.

     
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    8. funktheoryx,
    Apr 2, 2012 9:17 AM   in reply to Marian Driscoll
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    Yeah i know what you mean. Its why i am just considering all my options to be honest. The IMAC is a good computer but i am weighing all options up before and if i purchase, hence my photoshop q

     
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    9. Noel Carboni,
    Apr 3, 2012 4:41 PM   in reply to funktheoryx
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    What's your total budget?

     

    How technically inclined are you?

     

    -Noel

     
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