imac with intel processor

DaleG · Post by **DaleG** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:41 pm

I'm getting a new imac computer.. the renders are pretty slow on the imac G4. the new imac just came out with the intel processor.. will I be able to run moho on this computer? will the speed be faster on the older or newer processor?

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:04 pm

You will have to wait for a Intel Mac version of Moho to be released.

Rasheed · Post by **Rasheed** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:06 pm

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Post by **Lost Marble** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:56 am

Moho is PPC only at this point. There is a software emulation layer called Rosetta that allows Intel Macs to run PPC software - this may let you run Moho on a new iMac, but I don't know what performance you could expect.

I'm sure a future version of Moho will be distributed as a universal binary for both PPC and Intel, but it's not going to happen immediately. If this is an important issue for you, I would recommend keeping your old PPC Mac around for now.

DaleG · Post by **DaleG** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:57 pm

I suppose Ill have to wait till i upgrade to moho version 6 to run moho natively on the mac intel processor?

Rasheed · Post by **Rasheed** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:04 pm

I would wait until OS X 10.5 (Leopard) before buying an intel iMac, because Apple always has had problems with revolutionary design changes. And many pro-apps aren't converted into universal binaries at this moment.

peeg · Post by **peeg** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:26 pm

Be sure to let us know how you get on with your new mac!
I'm keen to upgrade myself, but i'll wait for any problems to be
ironed out of the new machines before jumping in.

I've been using a 1gz Titanium Powerbook for the last three years.
It really has been a stunning peice of kit. It hardly ever crashes and it's
paid for itself many times over. I'll miss the old crate when it's gone.

Cheers

Paul

DaleG · Post by **DaleG** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:39 am

Im rethinking the new imac... I was all set to buy the G5 imac. when I decided to wait for the Macworld meeting and buy it with the latest ilife (06)... The introduction of the intel processor has me confused now, since many of my .. older.. applications will run slower on the new computer (FCP 3) or not at all? (MOHO)

I think that I will just plan to buy the new imac later in the year (May?) after Apple introduces their new pro apps written for the intel processor. I'll just have to update all my applications then with the new computer..(FCP 6? , adobe CS3?) maybe there will be a moho version that works on intel macs by then too.

Does that make sense?

Rasheed · Post by **Rasheed** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:06 pm

Yes, that makes perfect sense. Apple intended the iMac as a typical consumer product, to be placed in the living room. I'm sure Apple has a certainly tolerance for design flaws in such products, because if they have to be revised, it is only a nuisance for consumers.

I think a professional can't explain to his clients that they'll have to wait, because the computer is in revision. Apple understands this, and I think that's why the release of a replacement of the G5 is somewhat later in the year. The Intel desktop has to be more robust than the Intel iMac, which means it has to be tested longer. I'm sure Apple already has some Intel desktops up and running, but just not stable enough for production.

So, if you can wait until the new Intel desktop is released by Apple (replacing the current G5), I would do that. Of course, if you need a mobile solution, the MacBook Pro (replacing the Powerbook) is released next month. However, according to this article, the new MacBook Pro isn't as "pro" as the old PowerBook G4 (certain features are missing and some new features are questionable on a pro machine).

BTW OS X Leopard is expected to be released by the end of 2006, but you'll never know with Apple. I think it also depends on the release date of Windows Vista, later this year. (I assume this, because MS showed an early working release of Windows Vista on the CES in Las Vegas.)

SJMarky · Post by **SJMarky** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:52 am

I've read that video editing software runs poorly or won't run under Rosetta - issues with lag. I'm not sure if this would affect MOHO, or by how much. Apple's own video software doesn't run under Rosetta - you have to wait for the Intel upgrade. I'm thinking about an Intel MacBook, but I'm waiting until all the new software is available.

alantruly · Post by **alantruly** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:06 am

I just tried the demo and it seems to run fine on my Intel iMac. Tutorial 6.5 Final (the dancing guy) plays at 15 fps. I don't know how this compares to a G4 or G5 system, but it is good enough for my needs.

Tutorial 5.8 Final (moving through 3d trees) plays at 21 fps.

I've found that most PPC programs run as fast or faster than on my old 733MHz G4 system.

imac with intel processor

imac with intel processor

2 GHz Intel iMac runs demo at a good speed