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August 8th, 2007, 11:32 AM | #1 |
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New 24" iMac or 15" MBP
So I have a big dilemma.
The new iMac's just came out, and I was planning on getting a MBP with: 2.4GHz 2GB RAM 150GB HDD etc. but now, for almost the same price, I can get an 24" iMac with: 2.8GHz 4GB RAM 500GB HDD Now portability would be nice, but if I were to get an iMac case (iLugger) then that would be solved right? I'm editing HDV so the faster/more RAM the better right? ADVICE PLEASE. Pat |
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Yes. If you have to choose between either a faster CPU or more RAM, take the additional RAM. And don't forget about a fast harddisk for your scratchdisk. Facing the same choice, I'd pick the iMac, but I wouldn't plan on carrying it around. - Martin
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August 8th, 2007, 01:46 PM | #3 |
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Maybe not a factor for you, but the MBP would give you an expresscard expansion slot and the iMac has none...
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August 8th, 2007, 02:11 PM | #4 | |
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So far, I've used the iMac as a "portable" a few times. Packing it up (simple) and taking it from a driveway to a house, is not a big deal. However, the one time I used it onsite was a pain - literally. I hauled the thing from a parking garage to a hotel room and back 3 days in a row. By the end of it, every part of my body ached from carrying it so far. I made it, and it did work as a I had invisioned. However, 20lb was a LOT heavier then I thought it would be. Of course, if you are used to carrying a heavy daypack on trips or something - it wouldn't be that bad. Just remember, you have to have power because it doesn't run on a battery like a MBP would. I really like the iMac and have had absolutely no issues or slowdowns editing on it. I am planning to get a MBP as my on-the-road editing machine though, and the iMac hasn't left my desk for a while.
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not to mention you could always hook a 24" lcd up to the MBP when working at home
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Well mostly what I was thinking was more about packing it up, and then taking it on a plane to where I will be shooting, and then packing it up when I'm finished and flying home. I would love the extra RAM and stuff, but also I would like Wireless and a battery. And its too bad becuase I would love the 24", but its not that much of a difference... Also, does the 15" MBP handle HDV well (with 2.4GHz and 2GB RAM)? - Pat |
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August 8th, 2007, 10:58 PM | #7 |
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You're editing mostly HDV? Get the iMac 'cause it has full HD resolution. I got a 17" MBP a while ago and it works great....and never moves from my apartment. Speed, RAM, Resolution, and Storage will get you MUCH further on a project than Portability.
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August 9th, 2007, 05:03 PM | #9 |
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I have a 15 mbp with a 24 monitor hooked up. With the express card slot you can do anything to the MBP u want.. I even play bf2, then edit hdv. no problems. i suggest you go that route you wont regret it.
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I have a 24" iMac, and love it. I have had to haul it to a job, was not the worst thing in the world.
I also have a second 24" monitor hooked up for a dual 24" display with the imac. |
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