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Centaur

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Sup guys, don't know if ya'll covered this topic already but here goes...
i'm tryna start doing some professional film/video editing. i'm already gonna spend a grip on a good pro camcorder and i wanted to know if i could get around having to buy a mac laptop...them shits aint cheap.:smh: I've done some research and I've gotten many mixed reviews so i'm still confused.
if anyone has any knowledge on what would be the best choice laptop, please help me out.:confused:
 

ldub1978

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when it comes to music, video, pics, mac all the way. mabe if yr doing business get a pc they have better office programs, but running on windows u r going to get virus. that y i got a mac, its all about security and reliability. its still yr choice, u r going to come out the ass for that mac but its well worth it
 

Big Tex

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Sup guys, don't know if ya'll covered this topic already but here goes...
i'm tryna start doing some professional film/video editing. i'm already gonna spend a grip on a good pro camcorder and i wanted to know if i could get around having to buy a mac laptop...them shits aint cheap.:smh: I've done some research and I've gotten many mixed reviews so i'm still confused.
if anyone has any knowledge on what would be the best choice laptop, please help me out.:confused:

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http://mircocenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0304025

The Gateway® LX6810-01 Desktop is packed full of features for the media minded enthusiast. With Quad-Core performance, NVIDIA® GT120 Graphics, a TV tuner and plenty of storage you can watch and record TV, dominate the latest games and render, manage and create with reckless abandon!

Product Specifications
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
Processor Intel® Core(tm) 2 Quad Processor Q8200
Processor Speed 2.33GHz
Level 2 Cache 4MB Level 2 Cache
Data Bus Speed 1333MHz Frontside Bus
RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported 8GB DDR2-800 RAM
Memory Configuration (4) 2GB DIMM Memory Modules
Memory Slots Available (0) Available 240-pin DIMM Slots
Hard Drive 640GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA II Hard Drive
Multimedia Drive Labelflash SuperMulti 8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 18x8x16 DVD+RW; 18x6x16 DVD-R; 12x12 DVD-RAM; 48x32x48 CD-RW
Display Type Display Not Included
Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 Video Chipset
Video Card Memory 1GB DDR2 Total Video Memory
TV Tuner/Personal Video Recorder (PVR) Analog/Digital TV Tuner with 3-D Comb Filter
Sound Card High Definition Audio Chipset
Sound Output Mode 7.1 Channel Stereo Surround Sound
Speakers Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
Modem/Communications Device 56K V.92 Fax/Modem
Network Features 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Network
Ports and Connectors (1) PS/2 Keyboard Port; (1) PS/2 Mouse Port; (1) HDMI Port; (1) VGA 15-pin Port; (1) DVI Port; (2) Front USB 2.0 "A" Port; (4) Rear USB 2.0 "A" Ports; (2) FireWire IEEE 1394 Ports; (1) RJ-11 Modem Port; (1) RJ-45 Network Port; (2) Microphone Ports; (2) Headphone Ports; (1) Audio Line In Port; (1) Rear Speaker Port; (1) Side Speaker-Out Port; (1) Center/Subwoofer Port; (3) RCA Ports
Memory Card Reader 15-in-1 High Speed Digital Media Card Reader with Smart Copy Button
Supported Flash Media CompactFlash® (Type I and II), CF+, Microdrive, Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD, MultiMediaCard, MMCmobile, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SmartMedia
Expansion Bays 2 (1 free) External 5.25" Bays; 4 (3 free) Internal 3.5" Bays
Expansion Slots 1 (0 free) PCI-E x16 Graphic Interface Slot; 1 (0 free) PCI-E x1 Interface Slot; 2 (1 free) 32-bit Bus Mastering PCI Slots
Input Device Premium Multimedia Keyboard, USB Optical 2-Button Wheel Mouse
Included Software Microsoft® Works 9.0SE, Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-Day Trial), Norton 360 All-in-One Security(tm) 2008 60-Day Trial
Dimensions (WxDxH) 7.5" x 19.0" x 17.7"
Weight 31 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
 

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phillycx

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Mac is your best bet. I would by a refurbished model and save yourself $300-500. You'll still get the same 1 year warranty as if you purchased it new. Also, you can run windows on your Mac if you choose to. Best of both worlds! :yes:
 
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