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MAC requirements for iPad development

I'm a .net developer. I got an iPad development (Sam's teach yourself iPad development in 24 hours)

I need to buy a MAC. What is the min requirement for a MAC that's needed to develop an iPad/iPhone app? I know nothing about MAC.

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jlindler

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Camillia

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is there like a model? i've heard 13 inches screen (screen doesnt matter) but how about RAM, etc?

jlindler

The 13 Macbook Pro is a great laptop. I have several. Even the regular Macbook (white plastic) are fine machines for some editing work (light work in Photoshop for example). Of course, the iMac's are great all around machines as well. I have a 21 inch on my desk at work, and it is super!

As with any computer, I always go for as much RAM as I can afford!

jlindler

Check out:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro?mco=MTM3NjU5MzU

The 13 inch with the 2.4 is what I have, and it has plenty of horsepower.

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Camillia

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I looked at that link. The 13 inch with 2.4 has Snow Leapord, right? (that's the OS??)

jlindler

Yes! 10.6 Snow Leopard is the standard for all new Mac's.