Question:
High End machine for Video Editing!
Hi guys, firstly I would like to say thanks to all as I was really helpless before I found this place, but you guys helped me to select a great machine (E1505, core 2 duo) & get a great deal on it too (20% off). It should arrive in a few days.
Anyway, now my sister needs to get herself a pretty high end machine particularly for video editing. She looking towards apple. Probably the G4. Here is the questionairre.
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General Questions
1) What is your budget?
About $2500
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Video editing (avid), internet surfing etc.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Pretty much on the desk.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
No games but video editing software is more demanding than games.
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Apple.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Not really important.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
No.
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
Will be buying it in the US.
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen I assume.
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
Not really sure over here.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Glossy.
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
I guess they would be to her, but Apple's are generally very pretty.
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
Around 80-120GB.
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-CD/RW combo drive.
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Thanks in advance for all the help guys!! Also, could you please tell me where I can get a coupon or a good deal on Apples??
Answer:
Re: High End machine for Video Editing!
well apple doesn't sell the g4 anymore so most likely it will be a core duo or g5
Answer:
Re: High End machine for Video Editing!
Personally, i think Toshiba Satellite Pro P105 is best for video editing since it has high end graphic card nvidia GeForce 7900 and/or DELL XPS(Expensive). But as you can tell, they are PC and NOT Mac's. Personally, MAC's are best for video editing, so in that case i prefer, Apple's Powerhouse without a shadow of doubt. One of the major reasons, i don't prefer Apple is that they are HIGHLY OVERPRICED, even though they have the BEST, STUNNING layout in the STYLISH department area on a laptop.
There you go
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Answer:
Re: High End machine for Video Editing!
Either the Macbook Pro 15.4" or the Lenovo T60 with the 15" SXGA+ flexview. I don't think she'd need the FireGL graphics of the T60p for video editing, but I could be wrong on that. Something like this with a second gig of memory thrown in looks prime:
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What I like about the T60 in this case is, especially if she's really serious about video editing, hard drive space rules. Sure, she can and probably will have an external USB hard drive, but that takes a lot of CPU resources so it doesn't work well as a working drive. The T60's have a modular drive so she can get an SATA modular bay adapter for $50, and then pick up a 160GB SATA hard drive, a hitachi goes for a little over $200 I believe.
edit: However, the Macbook does have a DVI port, which is definitely nice if she intends to work with an external monitor.