For those who don't like reading, there's a poll.
Should I upgrade my ram (currently 2x2=4gb ram) to 2x4=6gb ram (approximately $85USD). Will I notice any difference from 4gb to 6gb ram?
Keeping with that, same above question, I've been trying to read up on 32-bit and 64-bit.
As I understand, 32-bit can only use up to 4gb ram. If I use Snow Leopard, as is, it boots up in 32-bit, I might be able to learn how to boot it into 64-bit, but as it is, 32-bit can access just as much RAM as if it were 64-bit (remember, my current set-up, 2x2=4gb ram).
I'm also wondering if I should begin to use 64-bit software and plug-ins. As I'm really just starting out, with software-based recording, so I really don't have any audio software (ie. I'm not entrenched in 32-bit applications). 64-bit applications are still (relatively) new, so... Will it pay-off in the future to be 64-bit operable now? (ie. buying plug-ins that don't become obsolete). My dilemma is 64-bit = more access to RAM, 32-bit = more applications.
Now before you say, upgrade your computer..
I like my 2007 Macbook Pro because it's got a Matte screen (not available nowadays with new Apple computers), a detachable battery, a built-in ethernet slot, many comparable features of today's Apple laptops (Firewire 400,800,2 USB 2.0,4gb ram,2.2ghz) and currently don't see a need to upgrade to Mountain Lion except to prolong the life of my laptop, (ie. once applications no longer support 10.6) AND I feel that there's a good chance that I won't be able to skip over Mountain Lion, to go from Snow Leopard to 10.9, like I can today. I still have months to decide about this.
Should I stay where I'm at, with 10.6, 4gb ram and wait for 10.9 or 11 to buy a new laptop (that's just my personal wait-time, for my next laptop/computer).
Also, I have a copy of Windows 7 Pro (that I could run in Bootcamp mode). I don't know if I can run it in 64-bit while having Snow Leopard in 32-bit? Anyone? The Windows 7 Pro, apparently, also, allows you to run Windows XP applications, via something called "Windows XP Mode". Seems like I could run Mac only apps in Snow Leopard, 64-bit applications in Windows 7 Pro via Boot Camp, and Windows XP Mode will allow me to run 32-bit plug-ins? Maybe too convoluted, but would that work?
http://arstechnica.com/information-tech ... s-xp-mode/
Also, is Mountain Lion that bad?
http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2012/ ... ader-poll/
Thoughts?
Keep in mind, I do plan on buying a new Apple laptop after the next OS or two.