Questions

[nvening]

Im thinking of getting a 15" powerbook, instead of a pc.

I have some questions.
I have photoshop cs for windows, will gimp be any good? Will it run in tiger?
Will open office easily replace m$ office?
Do apple products break, ie do i need extended cover?
All i will be upgrading is the RAM to 2x 512mb, should i consider anything else?

Thanks, Apple newbie

EDIT: I think that iphoto is all i need for a lappy.

[Gordy]

1gig of ram should be good, tho you may want to get it from somewhere other than apple as they charge over the odds for it. Check out crucial or kingston

Apple cover is quite expensive but its worth considering to give you cover for 3years

[nvening]

will adding my own ram void the warrenty?

[Jonny M]

Nope. Take it out before you send it in for repair anyway. That's what I did when I upgraded the wireless on my notebook to 802.11g from the b it came with.

[nvening]

But they will know if i have done anything as there is that "void is broken" sticker right? I think ill just geyt it from apple tho.

[Stoo]

nope, the ram and airport slots are completely user accessible.

[menthel]

And if you do need more photo software Photoshop elements 3 is really very good!

[nvening]

Any users of open office here? The mac one works on tiger right?

[menthel]

Should do but they have stopped any further production of open office on the mac.