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Posted by Charlie S. on 03/20/07 03:16
"Kill Bill" <killbill@goblowme.com> wrote in message
news:wLzLh.10070$M65.7512@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net...
> 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.
This was a LCD monitor.
>
>
>
>>>> 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??
>
Good Point.
>
>>>> 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"ve noticed the biggest drawback to this field is that it's so time
consuming. I've already had a couple circumstatnces where I've had to wait
3 hours to make a DVD. On a faster machine it took an hour.
>
>>>> 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.
>
Thanks for your feedback. I have a feeling my main problem won't be buying
the right computer, camera or equipment. But rather finding the time to
start and complete projects.
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