9 Replies Latest reply on Apr 3, 2012 4:41 PM by Noel Carboni

Transfer from PC to Mac

funktheoryx 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

1. Re: Transfer from PC to Mac

Mylenium Apr 2, 2012 4:06 AM (in response to funktheoryx)

Order product platform swap

All you need to know...

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funktheoryx Apr 2, 2012 4:14 AM (in response to Mylenium)

So if i buy a mac i wont have any issues transferring the software from windows to mac?
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Mylenium Apr 2, 2012 4:23 AM (in response to funktheoryx)

As long as you plan on upgrading to the latest version, anyway, this is not an issue.

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funktheoryx Apr 2, 2012 5:08 AM (in response to Mylenium)

I might to cs6 when it comes out, but i certainly wont buy it until i can afford it
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Marian Driscoll Apr 2, 2012 5:57 AM (in response to funktheoryx)

Affordability is an issue and you are looking at overpriced hardware?!
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funktheoryx Apr 2, 2012 6:09 AM (in response to Marian Driscoll)

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. Re: Transfer from PC to Mac

Marian Driscoll Apr 2, 2012 7:20 AM (in response to funktheoryx)

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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funktheoryx Apr 2, 2012 9:17 AM (in response to Marian Driscoll)

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. Re: Transfer from PC to Mac

Noel Carboni Apr 3, 2012 4:41 PM (in response to funktheoryx)

What's your total budget?

How technically inclined are you?

-Noel
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