Apple recently introduced the new generation Apple iBook G4 system, which is better than the G3 versions in many ways. The new computer has a variety of advanced features that makes it one of the most liked systems. The G3 version has 800 Megahertz processor, and only 256 Megabytes of memory, which is not a lot. The newer G4 has features, such as the PowerPC G4 processor combined with a 12″ screen. The G4 definitely has a great looking future, and many students will get the most benefits. You can find the computer online for a little over $1000. Read more

It is important to say that the more photorealistic the rendering, the longer it takes the computer to figure out how to paint all the details of an image; so long in fact, that those forms are not really feasible for easy maneuvering and modeling within digital space. There are some forms of shaded rendering that are fairly feasible for today’s technology to handle. The most popular form of late is the technology developed by SGI (Silicon Graphics Inc.) called OpenGL. OpenGL is a fast rendering algorithm that can be very effectively sped up by the right hardware. Most mid- to high-end video cards now are OpenGL accelerated. Read more