Well maybe, Apple thinks so. Especially if you are a heavy iLife user. The latest version of iLife '09 GarageBand offers a nice new feature where you can get instruction from celebrities like Sting and Norah Jones, BUT ONLY if you have an Intel powered Mac.
I guess this is not too surprising as we knew this would happen sooner or later. Seems Apple is telling us users something here. First it was iMovie '08 and now GarageBand '09.
System Requirements for iLife '09:
- Mac OS X v10.5.6 Leopard or later
- Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor.; iMovie requires an Intel-based Mac, Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), or iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster); GarageBand Learn to Play requires an Intel-based Mac with a dual-core processor or better.
- 512MB of RAM; 1GB recommended. High-definition video requires at least 1GB of RAM.
- Approximately 4GB of available disk space.
- DVD drive required for installation.
- QuickTime 7.5.5 or later (included).
- AVCHD video requires a Mac with an Intel-based Core Duo processor or better. Visit iMovie ’09 Camcorder Support for details on digital video device and format support.
- 24-bit recording in GarageBand requires a Mac OS X compatible audio interface with support for 24-bit audio. Please consult the owners manual or manufacturer directly for audio device specification and compatibility.
- Burning DVDs requires an Apple SuperDrive or compatible third-party DVD burner.
- Some features require Internet access and/or MobileMe; additional fees and terms apply.