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gunsnbam
Posted: 07 March 2005 02:38 PM     [ Ignore ]  
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For my video editing computer im thinking about getting a Apple Power Mac G5….what does everybody got to say about that? It got a really good review in my Video Maker mag. Whats the difference between a Mac and a PC?
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bustamove
Posted: 08 March 2005 11:35 AM   [ # 1 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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macs are the best for video and photo editing
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thenewdeal83
Posted: 08 March 2005 01:11 PM   [ # 2 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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[quote author=“gunsnbam”]For my video editing computer im thinking about getting a Apple Power Mac G5….what does everybody got to say about that? It got a really good review in my Video Maker mag. Whats the difference between a Mac and a PC?

If you are serious about video editing, you have to go Mac… G5 all the way
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Bootes
Posted: 08 March 2005 01:18 PM   [ # 3 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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Like I told you before for artistic stuff Macs are the best.  The Mac uses a different type of processor, which is why things, such as versions of linux, made for mac don’t run on PC and things for PC don’t run on the mac. 

Apple will also give you a different operating system.  This is called Mac OS X (10).  The main differences for you will be how you work the computer.  For example to install most programs just requires that you drag it onto your hard drive.  To uninstall you drag it to the trash and delete it.  It really isn’t hard to use and if you need help with anything post and I’ll try to help.  The macosx.com forums are also great for help. 😊
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gunsnbam
Posted: 10 March 2005 03:33 AM   [ # 4 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]  
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(Just thinking) Does any free site have the G5? What free site has the Mac Mini for the smallist about of referrals? I might build a PC….Get the parts when I see a good deal and in like 6-12 months have a good PC to use…. :think:
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IsMaR
Posted: 13 March 2005 03:18 PM   [ # 5 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]  
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http://www.bestfreegear.com

has a G5
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EdwinGearLive
Posted: 16 March 2005 01:03 PM   [ # 6 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]  
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[quote author=“IsMaR”]http://www.bestfreegear.com

has a G5

not active yet though…. :think:
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the_toddfather
Posted: 23 March 2005 05:40 AM   [ # 7 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 7 ]  
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Ok…I work in this industry and I can honestly say that most manufactures of editing software and turnkey systems are not running on Apple computers/G5’s.  The day of the Apple being an “artists” machine is 5 years old.  The most widely used and stable editing systems are running on PC’s.  Adobe, Avid, Discreet, Canopus, Sony, even Media100 all have current and future systems set on PC.  Steve Jobs has hurt himself with his business practices and these higher end editing companies are RUNNING from the Apple platform.  Don’t believe the hype!
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EdwinGearLive
Posted: 24 March 2005 02:01 AM   [ # 8 ]     [ Ignore ]   [ # 8 ]  
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[quote author=“the_toddfather”]Ok…I work in this industry and I can honestly say that most manufactures of editing software and turnkey systems are not running on Apple computers/G5’s.  The day of the Apple being an “artists” machine is 5 years old.  The most widely used and stable editing systems are running on PC’s.  Adobe, Avid, Discreet, Canopus, Sony, even Media100 all have current and future systems set on PC.  Steve Jobs has hurt himself with his business practices and these higher end editing companies are RUNNING from the Apple platform.  Don’t believe the hype!

I agree,
I do plenty of audio work that used to only be done on a Mac. It is now possible through my favorite hardware and software manufacturers to run these systems on Win XP machines.  High end PC are have been in the same category with macs in this field for some time now.
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