What type of mac do you use?

RushDawgRushDawg Member Posts: 86
edited November -1 in Working with GS (Mac)
Hi all,

I'm looking to start making games with Game Salad, but I've never used a mac before. Any recommendations on what to get?

I'd like to stay with a laptop if at all possible. Does anyone use the 13" Macbook Pro? Is the screen large enough?

Thanks!
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  • ChaserChaser Member Posts: 1,453
    If I remember correctly you will only have trouble getting screen shots of iPad size apps when using the GS screen shot function. Otherwise all good
  • expired_012expired_012 Member Posts: 1,802
    Don't get the 13 inch. Get an imac, either 21.5 inch or 27 inch. the 21.5 inch is cheaper then the macbook pro (depending on specs) and is much better if you're using it primarily for game development/design. I am working on a 13 inch macbook right now, and is very painful. When I get my 27 inch imac, I wont even touch gamesalad on my macbook anymore :)
  • RickyRicky Member Posts: 58
    I am extremely happy with my 15 inch. However I do a lot more than just game salad. I have a lot of other interests as well!
  • expired_012expired_012 Member Posts: 1,802
    Ricky said:
    I am extremely happy with my 15 inch. However I do a lot more than just game salad. I have a lot of other interests as well!

    WOW...too much info there...

    what are these "other interests?" :)
  • dotsonj23dotsonj23 Member Posts: 316
    artonskyblue said:
    WOW...too much info there...

    what are these "other interests?" :)

    LOL!!!
  • StormtrixStormtrix Member Posts: 256
    24" iMac here, 4gb ram, 2.93GhZ Core 2 Duo, Nvidia GT120 graphics..
    Runs great and love it.
  • peachpellenpeachpellen Member Posts: 977
    I use a 15" MacBook Pro, however I'll be switching to an iMac soon with any luck - I wouldn't use a 13", that's a little too small IMHO.
  • UtopianGamesUtopianGames Member Posts: 5,692
    27" iMac with snow....i would h8 to use a 13" to develop games and i have GS on full screen a lot of the time when working in the scenes.

    I would go for a 20" + iMac or Mac Mini with a 20" + monitor.

    Darren.
  • design219design219 Member Posts: 2,273
    27" iMac, 8 gig ram.
  • jstrahanjstrahan Member Posts: 498
    Mac n Cheese
  • StormyStudioStormyStudio United KingdomMember Posts: 3,989
    3 year old 13" white mac book running snow leopard... stills works a treat...untill the limited resolution gets you if you decide to make an ipad game... (an external monitor can solve this though)
  • goliathgoliath Member Posts: 1,440
    I use a MacBook pro 13" and works great for me (I have used that size for like the last 5 years though so I'm used to it)
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  • dotsonj23dotsonj23 Member Posts: 316
    stormystudio said:
    3 year old 13" white mac book running snow leopard... stills works a treat...untill the limited resolution gets you if you decide to make an ipad game... (an external monitor can solve this though)

    13" for me as well cause I need a laptop. But can just use an external monitor as stated above.
  • RickyRicky Member Posts: 58
    artonskyblue said:
    WOW...too much info there...

    what are these "other interests?" :)

    GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER!!!!
  • CodeCodeCodeCode Member Posts: 200
    24" iMac
  • mzxmzx Member Posts: 151
    I'm really embarrassed.. I make my gamesalad games currently on a macbook (mid 2010) 13"..
  • DimensionGamesDimensionGames PRO Posts: 993
    27" Imac :D
  • forkliftforklift Member Posts: 386
    Mac Mini VGA'd to my tv.
  • ORBZORBZ Member Posts: 1,304
    MacBook Pro 17" 8G ram 2.9ghz cpu w/ external 19" LCD, natural keyboard and wireless mouse. Airport Extreme and wireless TimeMachine backups to 1TB drive
  • magic101himagic101hi Member Posts: 713
    collectors edition MacBook 6GB RAM 1TB internal harddrive!!!!
  • MotoMoto Member Posts: 33
    I have MacBook Pro 13".

    If you already have a monitor buy the VGA, DVI, OR HDMI connector, and Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Then you can use the MBP with an external monitor (plenty of screen real estate) at home and still be able to take it with you and work from anywhere if you want.
  • CoIinCoIin Member Posts: 197
    I've used a MacBook Pro, 17 inch, for the last few years, but now I have a 13.3 inch MacBook Air, and it's my favorite machine ever. I did also get a 27 inch LED lit Cinema display, so my plan is to use that at work, with the Air closed, and then just take the Air home at night. I also bought the wireless keyboard and Magic Trackpad. It's a very nice combination of gear.
  • tenrdrmertenrdrmer Member, Sous Chef, Senior Sous-Chef Posts: 9,934
    I use Snow leopard on a 10.1" netbook. So while it would be great for me to upgrade to a 13" macbook. I truly wish i could have a screen 4 times the size.
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  • Ruslan21Ruslan21 Member Posts: 228
    I use macbook pro

    Im selling Macbook Pro almost brand new. I used it only for 2 months. Shoot me an email if interesting . I'll sell it for cheap.
  • jhollyoakjhollyoak Member Posts: 8
    I'm running Snow Leopard in vmware on a win7 host (i7 w/4gb of ram)

    I give the Mac vm 2 cores and 2gb of ram, it runs gamesalad pretty well.
  • ArtieChokeArtieChoke Member Posts: 30
    I do exactly the same as Moto, MPB 13" 8GB Ram with Momentus XT HD, runs great! Plus external screen connected through the HDMI adaptor and the Apple wireless keyboard and mouse and it is great to build games with.
  • utongragutongrag Member Posts: 91
    i use a MPB 13" newest model and cheapest haha! use a standard cord mouse! does everyting i need it too but having a MBP 17" would be pudding though
  • AasimarAasimar Member Posts: 74
    I'm using a macbook pro 13" and yes, it's very small for GS.
    15 or 17" is the minimum I think.

    If you have money, buy an iMac.
    tenrdrmer said:
    I use Snow leopard on a 10.1" netbook. So while it would be great for me to upgrade to a 13" macbook. I truly wish i could have a screen 4 times the size.

    You're my hero ! =))

    S.
  • DonaldMDonaldM Member Posts: 48
    What I did was...

    Purchased a used Mac Mini (dual core) off ebay, great condition, $320.

    Purchased 2GB of DDR2 Ram specifically for the model, for $40 off the internet!

    Installed it myself, very carefully

    Purchased Snow Leopard, installed and updated

    Once that was done, I hooked it to my 42" HDTV, just like my PC, and used just a regular keyboard and mouse.

    For under $400 I made a mac that is specifically for the use of development and rivals most newer macs running at 2.4GHz, for under 1/3 the price of a new one.
  • massalimassali Member Posts: 57
    15" Macbook Pro, works like a charm.
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