GMA 950 to GMA X3100

[lifeisgood416]

is the new blackbook powerful enough to handle photoshop, illustrator, and dreamweaver? I'm a designer, and i know a MBP would be the better solution, but honestly the only difference between the blackbook and the entry level MBP is the screen size and the graphics card. But how much of a difference would it be?

I use to work on an (Mid 2006) iMac. I can't remember if it had the integrated GMA950 or if it came with the ATi X1600? If it was the 950, then that provided plenty of power for website, and logos.

Anyway i suppose i can justify the blackbook vs MBP for my needs. Any owners of the new macbook (black) who would like to comment on the performance with design software would be great.

 

[Erfus]

It can readily handle those programs. The only issue you should be concerned with is the glossy screen. I don't mind it as much as others, but I think a lot of a designers prefer the matte finish screen for its better color reproduction.