Jan Truper wrote:
Keep in mind that you will likely use some other applications simultaneously (you keep your mail program open, you might have various Browser tabs open, you might have a few reference Excel or Word docs open, you might have iTunes open, you might want to use Dragon, etc.).
I am a potter and designer as well, and juggling between the demands of all three jobs, I often have iPhoto and Adobe Illustrator open as well. Seems like I have a tad too much on my plate, for both my Mac and myself. (Not to mention our newest add-on: A new puppy!)