Intel move concern from a Powermac 2.7 owner at DVinfo.net

Sergio Perez · January 18th, 2006, 11:00 PM

I'm really concerned about what will happen or what compromises will we have to make as users of power pc structure macs. How will the new generation of software work in an hybrid environment? FInal CUt Pro 6 seems to be essential to anyone who wants to use a Pal HVX or the 24f and p functions from both Canon and Jvc. Will this run as smoothly as Final Cut 5, or slower? The same goes for the other pro applications...

Tim Dashwood · January 19th, 2006, 02:51 AM

Have no fear. Everything will be faster on new Intel chips, and run at the same speed on your existing PowerPC.

Boyd Ostroff · January 19th, 2006, 08:19 AM

Since FCP6 doesn't exist and hasn't been announced, how could anyone know how well it performs? I know there are lots of rumors, but I would just relax for a little while and see what happens. Apple is upgrading FCP5 to a universal version that runs on both platforms, but it won't be available until March 31. Seems unlikely that they would then roll out FCP6 three weeks later at NAB like some people are saying. But really, nobody knows.

There is such a large base of existing G5 PowerMacs that I'd be surprised if Apple did anything to alienate its professional users. But of course you should expect any new software to take advantage of the faster machines that are no doubt coming along. Eventually I'm sure their main focus will shift to the Intel boxes, but personally I think that's a bit further down the road.

Zack Birlew · January 19th, 2006, 10:36 PM

Intel Macs won't change anything for current PowerPC folks, if there's anything anybody should be worrying about, it should be how and how long it will take for Apple to effectively adjust to the Intel switch.

The Intel switch is just like another PowerPC level upgrade, just using different chips this time around.

Nick Weeks · January 19th, 2006, 10:46 PM

I like Apple's marketing... "What's an Intel doing in a Mac? More than it's ever done in a PC."

Anyway, I look forward to the new Mac Intel desktop, I think it will far surpass the PC world as usual (but AMD offers some stiff competiton)

January 18th, 2006, 11:00 PM	#1
Sergio Perez Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 331	Intel move concern from a Powermac 2.7 owner I'm really concerned about what will happen or what compromises will we have to make as users of power pc structure macs. How will the new generation of software work in an hybrid environment? FInal CUt Pro 6 seems to be essential to anyone who wants to use a Pal HVX or the 24f and p functions from both Canon and Jvc. Will this run as smoothly as Final Cut 5, or slower? The same goes for the other pro applications... __________________ If you don't believe in your film, no one else will. Last edited by Sergio Perez; January 19th, 2006 at 01:50 AM.

January 19th, 2006, 02:51 AM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	Have no fear. Everything will be faster on new Intel chips, and run at the same speed on your existing PowerPC. __________________ Tim Dashwood

January 19th, 2006, 10:36 PM	#4
Zack Birlew Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 613	Intel Macs won't change anything for current PowerPC folks, if there's anything anybody should be worrying about, it should be how and how long it will take for Apple to effectively adjust to the Intel switch. The Intel switch is just like another PowerPC level upgrade, just using different chips this time around. __________________ "Babs Do or Babs Do not, there is no try." - Zack Birlew www.BabsDoProductions.com

January 19th, 2006, 08:19 AM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,801	Since FCP6 doesn't exist and hasn't been announced, how could anyone know how well it performs? I know there are lots of rumors, but I would just relax for a little while and see what happens. Apple is upgrading FCP5 to a universal version that runs on both platforms, but it won't be available until March 31. Seems unlikely that they would then roll out FCP6 three weeks later at NAB like some people are saying. But really, nobody knows. There is such a large base of existing G5 PowerMacs that I'd be surprised if Apple did anything to alienate its professional users. But of course you should expect any new software to take advantage of the faster machines that are no doubt coming along. Eventually I'm sure their main focus will shift to the Intel boxes, but personally I think that's a bit further down the road.

January 19th, 2006, 10:46 PM	#5
Nick Weeks Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL USA Posts: 722	I like Apple's marketing... "What's an Intel doing in a Mac? More than it's ever done in a PC." Anyway, I look forward to the new Mac Intel desktop, I think it will far surpass the PC world as usual (but AMD offers some stiff competiton)