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Which Computer System For Editing? PC or MAC?

X-Dave
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Sep 24, 2000, 6:27 AM

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Hi,
I am at that point where I need to decide which direction to go for my editing platform. I am leaning towards the MAC because of it's "reported" more stable platform. I have spoken to others who swear by a PC system. Am looking for some hands on feedback.
Thanks!
Dave

X-Hal
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Sep 25, 2000, 6:05 PM

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Dave,
Two years ago I chose MAC even though I have been PC forever. In
those days PCs were a lot less stable than they are now. I think
it's an even proposition. Are you more comfortable with PC? Then
do that.
I would choose the software more than the platform. If you think Final Cut Pro is the package to beat (and many people do), then it's easy - go Mac since FCP is not available for the PC.
Macs have a great track record for editing video and feature films. PCs are catching up, but not quite there yet.

X-macka
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Oct 30, 2000, 11:48 PM

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If you haven't already made a choice think very carefully.
I have been teaching video production on Mac's and PC's for two years now using both a DVREX enabled Premiere running PC, and Apple's G4 450 with Final Cut.
Don't take this as gospel but the Mac has consistently been more stable, we have had continual problems with Premiere 5.1 and our particular set up. This doesn't highlight the inherent instability of the interface or program, but rather that it can be difficult sometimes to locate system driver conflicts on the P.C whereas the MAC, being factory built and having a more uniform and controlled third-party process has less chances of developing annoying quirks.
The end result - our PC gathers dust while we are productive on the macs. Hey - Perhaps you want to buy the PC?
Mathew Mackereth
media department, Centralian College, Alice Springs, Australia