Is this mac strong enough?

Question

Hi, I was considering purchasing a new mac book, but wondered if this specs are enough for developing iphone apps. Do I perhaps need a stronger processor or something else?
MacBook
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
* 250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm

Answer 1

Hi
Mihalis Tsoukalos wrote:
A big screen is always helpful when programming.
This is correct, but you have to remember that screen size comes at a price in dollars, pounds (weight) and sheer awkwardness. I chose a 14" MacBook because the computer simply must fit in the under-seat compartment of my scooter when I go to work. I have colleagues who have 17" MacBook Pros and their arm muscles have really built up over the last couple of years. At least one of them has told me he regrets getting such a large size MBP and wishes he'd chosen a smaller model like mine. Another colleague no longer carries his 17" MBP around with him, preferring to use an iPad instead. I also find when I use the large screen Macs in our development labs, it seems to take ages to move the mouse cursor from one side to the other!
There is no doubt I sometimes wish my screen was bigger, but with careful use of Spaces you can often work around these problems. On the whole, I manage ok developing code. In the end, one adapts one's working methods to the equipment available.
Bob
Message was edited by: Bob Lang1