Posted by Charlie S. on 03/19/07 05:43

"Kill Bill" <killbill@goblowme.com> wrote in message
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> 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.

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>
>> 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.
>
>
>> 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?
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>
>> 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.

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