Posted by doc on 05/11/06 08:28

PLUS, if your PC has an issue there are probably a dozen shops to take it to
and 100's of ppl who can input information to help resolve a problem, while
with the Apple (which we found after we had problems) the nearest person who
could offer any real help was nearly 100 miles away. that sucked for our
immediate needs, let alone we had at least two dozen PC reponses here when
we had issues while our FCP and Apple help was minimal from support groups,
it was always try this or try that and they were only guessing. rebooting
the whole package always worked but who wants to do that regularly?

lastly, watch out for the terms "authorized repair station" and "authorized
warranty station" this error cost us a bundle when a 4 month old g5 MB puked
and we ended up having to pay for it because apple wouldn't pay the warranty
because we took it to an authorized repair facility instead of an authorized
warranty dealer. o well, we dumped the g5's and bought our pc's at best buy
with 4yr warranties and their replacement warranties at any best buy!

drd

"Mr. Tapeguy" <mr.tapeguy@pro-tape.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> That said.. I think it is a draw. Although you should base your choice on
>> media management and storage concerns. Either program has more than
>> enough
>> capability to do a reality show. It is really a hardware issue. If it
>> were
>> my choice , since Apple is in the midst of a massive hardware revamp and
>> they basically suck(opinion), I would go with a PC based rig that can run
>> anything. Faster, cheaper, more support, more apps, more storage
>> solutions..
>
> This is less critical than most of Nappy's comments about anything
> Apple, so I have to say I'm amazed. There is a difference of opinion
> on what gives you the most for the money. Apple hardware, while it has
> come down in price, is basically (except for the video card) ready to
> go when you get it out of the box. PC's can be built for NLE use for
> less money if that's they way you prefer to go but with the additional
> options you also have the additional conflicts that come with the
> variables and of course, all that fun stuff that goes with Windows.
> Both Avid and Final Cut Studio run on a Mac. FCS is Mac only.
>
> It's also important to note that within Final Cut Studio is Final Cut
> Pro, Live Type, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, Motion and Soundtrack Pro.
> They are designed to work within OS X Tiger and the OS, hardware and
> software are all from the same company which means they are designed to
> work together. No finger pointing!
>
> At any rate, read the articles referenced above and ask questions on
> the FCP list - Patrick is a great resource. Ask questions on the list
> and lots of people will give you answers.
>
> We can also provide input from the sytems engineers we work with from
> both Avid and Apple if that would be helpful.
>
> Regards,
>
> Craig
>
> http://www.pro-tape.com
>
> Adobe - Apple - Avid - Canon - Digidesign - JVC - Marantz - Primera -
> Rimage - Sony
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