Which Mac should I buy? at DVinfo.net

Boyd Ostroff · September 25th, 2005, 12:35 PM

Boyd Ostroff · November 9th, 2005, 10:09 PM

Here's a Macworld article with an overview of the various Macs and some suggestions about how to choose one:

http://www.macworld.com/2005/09/feat...hmac/index.php

Celia Cotelo · September 20th, 2006, 11:59 AM

Hi

I'm buying a new MacBook Pro and was wondering if it's really worth the extra bucks to get the faster processor and also the 7400 rpm hard drive?

I'm working on longer projects now.

Also getting the FinalCut Express installed. I just can't afford FCP right now.

Any insights would be so appreciated.

==do the best with what you got==

Theodore McNeil · October 2nd, 2006, 04:16 PM

7200 rpm is worth it, if you can afford it. 7200 handles larger sized files better.

Celia Cotelo · October 2nd, 2006, 11:48 PM

thanks . I guess I will spring for the extra cost of a 7200 rpm ext hd - as I understand it there might be a problem with dropped frames on the slower hd. again thanks for your help.

September 20th, 2006, 11:59 AM	#3
Celia Cotelo New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tenafly, NJ Posts: 18	MacBook Pro 2.0 or 2.16??? Hi I'm buying a new MacBook Pro and was wondering if it's really worth the extra bucks to get the faster processor and also the 7400 rpm hard drive? I'm working on longer projects now. Also getting the FinalCut Express installed. I just can't afford FCP right now. Any insights would be so appreciated. ==do the best with what you got==

October 2nd, 2006, 11:48 PM	#5
Celia Cotelo New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tenafly, NJ Posts: 18	which mac to buy thanks . I guess I will spring for the extra cost of a 7200 rpm ext hd - as I understand it there might be a problem with dropped frames on the slower hd. again thanks for your help.

September 25th, 2005, 12:35 PM	#1
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,800	This question tends to come up frequently. If you're in the market for a new Mac, please see the following threads for extensive discussion of this topic: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=48506 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=49208 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=50906 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=49391 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=20608 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=43270 Also see the following if you're interested in the Mac Mini: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=53479 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=38260 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=39979 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=37648

November 9th, 2005, 10:09 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,800	Here's a Macworld article with an overview of the various Macs and some suggestions about how to choose one: http://www.macworld.com/2005/09/feat...hmac/index.php

October 2nd, 2006, 04:16 PM	#4
Theodore McNeil Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Centreville, Maryland Posts: 258	7200 rpm is worth it, if you can afford it. 7200 handles larger sized files better.