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Posted by Kill Bill on 03/19/07 17:29
Charlie S. wrote:
>>> Looking at the Mac options I'm not sure which would make the most sense.
>>> Having recently had a monitor catch fire on me, I know I don't want an
>>> iMac. They may be safe etc, but that's not going to sway me. Plus,. I
>>> just don't like the conceptual idea of a computer and monitor all in one.
>> I'd go without the monitor then. Using Monitors for working with
>> computers is over rated anyway..
>
> Serious advice from me. Shut off your monitor when not in use. Don't
> depend on the sleep mode. I used to leave mine on all the time. Lucky I
> was at the computer when mine started smoldering. Otherwise, a major house
> fire could have started.
I'm assuming that your talking CRT monitors here. I haven't bought a
CRT monitor in years. LCD monitors run lower wattage, cooler, and are
easier on the eyes.
Seriously, anything can catch fire... anything.
>>> Another option would be go with the Mac Pro. However, spending $2500 for
>>> a model that's been out for some time doesn't appeal to me either. These
>>> computers depreciate fast enough as it is. Chances are Apple will have a
>>> new Pro series out before long.
>> Welcome to the world of computers. Any computer you buy is going to be
>> obsolete within one year, if that. You'd better just wait till next
>> year.. oh wait.. perhaps the year after then..
>
> I do that already. I buy a new computer every two or three years. Most of
> them are junk machines that I don't mind throwing away. Spending $2500 for
> something I may not use that often. Plus, depreciating so quickly doesn't
> appeal to me. That's why I'm exploring buying a used unit.
Let me put it too you this way.. Macs hold there value far better than
do PCs..
I'll give you an example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Macintosh-PowerMac-G4-Dual-1-25GHz_W0QQitemZ260096904544QQcategoryZ51035QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Here's a Mac G4 dual 1.25GH. This is a five year old computer! When
I'm looking at the auction right now, it's going for near 800 dollars..
Do you think that you would get 800 dollars for a 5 year old PC??
>>> A friend of mine suggested buying a used P4 with plenty of ram and disk
>>> space for around $600-$700. He said Final Cut doesn't run all that much
>>> faster on the Pro series. Might this be the way to go? Or, is there a
>>> major payoff in speed and convenience in buying a Mac Pro computer?
>> Whats a P4? You mean G4?
>
> Spelling was never my forte.
>
>> Yeah..FCP doesn't run all that much faster and any program, however when
>> you go to output something, thats when you'll realize the difference.
>
> How much of a difference? 10% - 50% in time?
A huge difference!! Ok, your working with a client who's sitting in
another chair right next too you. When actually working in FCP, you
don't notice that much of a speed deference.
So, you finish your short 15min movie, and you go to render your movie
out to MPEG-2 for a DVD burn.. In the G4 it takes about 40 mins. On
the newer Intel Power Mac, it only takes 5 mins. So, on the G4, you'll
sit there next to your client, and watch the paint dry on the walls..
Get it?
>>> I'm also thinking the money I save on a computer I might put to use
>>> buying a better camera.
>> Yeah.. I'm with you here. Save all that money, don't buy any computer,
>> and just get one of those DVD camcorders..
>>
> I have a mini-dv camcorder and have access to prosumer models. However, I
> would like not to have to borrow them. It's a hassle.
Don't know what to tell you here, only that it takes money to have this
hobby/job.
-bill
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