Posted by FCP User on 10/08/06 04:56

In article <timepixdc-F49E12.22495607102006@news.central.cox.net>,
timepixdc <timepixdc@aol.comx> wrote:

> In article <452811b7.906201140@news.optonline.net>,
> videoguy@videoguys.com (Gary Bettan) wrote:
>
> > 1 - anyone who wants to cheat and pretend they are a student can get
> > products at student prices. It's not against the law. But you are also
> > not really a student.
>
> Apple's education discounts are available to anyone registered at an
> educational institution that they recognize. There's no "cheating" about
> it. They set the standards.
>
> > We run into people trying to scam there way into student discounts all
> > the time.
>
> A "scam" would be if you were to log on to Apple's web site and get an
> education discount when you weren't a registered student.
>
> > 2 - Pro Video reseller. What the heck is that? I'll tell you what it
> > is. It's a dealer who specializes in configuring and SUPPORTING non
> > linear editing systems. Is this important - not at all - until you
> > need the support. Then it is EVERYTHING! When it comes to upgrading
> > your hardware, or a software upgrade that requires other upgrades
> > (hardware or software). you'll be really glad you have an expert
> > dealer to help you out.
>
> Configuring a system? Not hard at all. Ordering a system? Even easier.
> Upgrading that system? Very easy so long as you can read some very
> simple instructions (with pictures) and have (or buy) a few simple
> things like, oh, a Phillips head screwdriver. Installing software? RTFM
> and follow the instructions. Upgrading software? RTFM and follow the
> instructions.
>
> > Video editors usually have deadlines. It is great having a
> > knowledgable, helpful dealer you can call and count on for support.
>
> If you're a video editor with a deadline then you really should have
> planned things out and learned your software. Waiting until the last
> minute to try and figure something out is just plain stupid.
>
> > 3- $5,000 bucks. For a top notch HDV editing solution. No problem on
> > a PC.
>
> Can you offer the same system (Apple MacPro/FCP Studio) for $5K or less?
> Let's see the numbers. Please.
>
> > 4 - You can get a fully configured Mac w/ Final Cut Studio for under
> > $5K from any Apple Pro Video Reseller.
>
> Really? Numbers please. If you're an Apple Pro Reseller it shouldn't be
> hard for you to get them.

Huh?

A base level MacPro is $2499 retail direct from Apple. FCP is 1299.00
also retail.

Where I come from, that adds up to $3598.00 - leaving $1500 in upgrades
available before you hit the $5k target.

I don't know what you necessarily mean "fully configured, but I'm
running FCP on both a loaded Quad MacPro AND on a dual intel MacBook -
(NOT PRO) and it works fine on each. (I'm actually doing more editing on
my laptop then ever due to my travel schedule.) With the Intel native
upgrade of FCP it runs faster on that laptop than it did on my old Dual
1-gig G4

So what exactly is your point?

--
Bill Davis
StartEditingNow.com
DVD editing instruction with Multi-Track Movies

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