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Not for making home movies.
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As for your question, make sure it has a *****in' fast graphics card (I'm not so much of an expert more than to say *****in' fast) and she gets a good digital camcorder.
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MaximumPC did a test between a relatively new PC and Apple's latest flaming speedster several months back. The results were unfortunate, to say the least, for Mac fans. The Mac got trounced in every category (even got beat in image editing!!!), and the PC cost much less. Anyways, if I feel like it later I'll find the issue.
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As for your question, make sure it has a *****in' fast graphics card (I'm not so much of an expert more than to say *****in' fast) and she gets a good digital camcorder.meet the new boss, same as the old boss -
Its not so much a matter of hardware, but software. If PC software can do what she wants to do, then I would go with a PC. They tend to be cheaper.
Of course, you have to factor in software cost if that doesn't come with the digital camcorder.
Regardless, your main bottlenecks are harddrive space (as monolith mentioned) and amount of RAM. CPU speed is of secondary concern.I'm building a wagon! On some other part of the internets, obviously (but not that other site).Comment
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I like Ted. In 1976 his music was good. Now he is an amusing American icon, perfectly suitable for saying crazy things on talking head shows.Originally posted by Ted Striker
Ted Nugent
He was cool in 1976 but is now a dork
After calling Dr. Dre's music BS
Dr. Dre is a geniusHe's got the Midas touch.
But he touched it too much!
Hey Goldmember, Hey Goldmember!Comment
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What kind of movies?“As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
"Capitalism ho!"Comment
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Girls making movies on computers - Hmm, I think I've seen one or two of those...Comment
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O, you mean this one?Originally posted by Agathon
iphoto made me a digital camera wizard - did you see the cool pic of my toilet?
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sister wanted to stay, but highway was hot.In da butt.
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Originally posted by Skanky Burns
Its not so much a matter of hardware, but software. If PC software can do what she wants to do, then I would go with a PC. They tend to be cheaper.
Of course, you have to factor in software cost if that doesn't come with the digital camcorder.
Regardless, your main bottlenecks are harddrive space (as monolith mentioned) and amount of RAM. CPU speed is of secondary concern.
How very , very true.
Not a surprise to see the knee jerk reactions.
One other factor is your sister's computer literacy.
If she's OK then either a Mac or a PC (assuming the software she wants is available for both).
If she isn't, then a Mac is going to be easier to use and maintain.
If she can't afford a Mac + software then it's going to be PC no matter what.
One question that might settle the issue - is it for digital editing of real footage or for computer generated imagery like Babylon 5?
If the latter then either will do it (PC cheaper of course) - if the latter she might as well get a real graphics machine and neither a PC or Mac!Some cry `Allah O Akbar` in the street. And some carry Allah in their heart.
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She likes to record people doing stupid stuff, much like jackass, but was doing it before jackass so shes not imitating tv, and wanted to make movies and burn them onto dvds (I was oblivious to the fact that thats possible, is it?).
is it more of a question of getting the computer for the software then?
(I dont want to unnecessarily turn her into a mac lover)Comment
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is it more of a question of getting the computer for the software then?
I'm building a wagon! On some other part of the internets, obviously (but not that other site).Comment
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The best thing to do would be to take her to a computer shop and let her play with imovie 3 and Windows Movie maker.Originally posted by Space05us
is it more of a question of getting the computer for the software then?
(I dont want to unnecessarily turn her into a mac lover)
Whichever one she finds easier to use will be the best for her.Only feebs vote.Comment
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Mac has been known for their superiority in anything multimedia for sometime. Unfourtunately, its an outdated misconception. but reputations are hard to break when so many people aren aware of the specs and especially when Mac folks are advertising their old reputation as if it still holds.Originally posted by mrmitchell
MaximumPC did a test between a relatively new PC and Apple's latest flaming speedster several months back. The results were unfortunate, to say the least, for Mac fans. The Mac got trounced in every category (even got beat in image editing!!!), and the PC cost much less. Anyways, if I feel like it later I'll find the issue.
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As for your question, make sure it has a *****in' fast graphics card (I'm not so much of an expert more than to say *****in' fast) and she gets a good digital camcorder.:-pComment
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Jackass isnt the first to have done that. Ive done that waaay before and Im not even close to first to come up with such idea.Originally posted by Space05us
She likes to record people doing stupid stuff, much like jackass, but was doing it before jackass so shes not imitating tv, and wanted to make movies and burn them onto dvds (I was oblivious to the fact that thats possible, is it?).
The point is many people have done it years before but no one really thought about making money out of it by airing it on mTV (cause it still is a dumb idea that somehow works):-pComment
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Those results have little relevance here since they are talking about pro level stuff. Next week it may well be a different story since Apple is supposed to be radically upgrading its Powermac line.Originally posted by Zero
Mac has been known for their superiority in anything multimedia for sometime. Unfourtunately, its an outdated misconception. but reputations are hard to break when so many people aren aware of the specs and especially when Mac folks are advertising their old reputation as if it still holds.
It's the free or low cost software that needs to be compared. I don't think his sister needs something like Final Cut Pro.Only feebs vote.Comment
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Asher: MS can do no wrong right? 
Flat panel IMAC would probably be a good idea. My brothers is better than my 2.8GHz box running XP at vid stuff, and even better than the linux dual boot on the same box (although that is better for all else except games).
It doesnt empty your bank balance through your nose.what does iMovie do that Windows Movie Maker doesn't?
MS Licencing: Insert Wallet into drive $, and press return to empty.
And XP is NOT the most stable OS on the planet skywalker, why does it seem to decide to reboot with no warning at inopportune moments, why does it only put 2 channel sound into my 6 point surround sound soundcard, and why does Linux work perfectly, except for running windows binaries which is improving anyway?
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