1920x1200 all the way…but there is the weight. If I was lugging it around all day like a student it’d be a different story.
True HD for video editing/playback is nice.
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Subscribe [6]#16 / Jul 16, 2007 12:16am
1920x1200 all the way…but there is the weight. If I was lugging it around all day like a student it’d be a different story.
True HD for video editing/playback is nice.
#17 / Jul 16, 2007 12:36am
I think I’ll hook it up to the LCD TV (when I get of those too!) for HD TV playback.
Did you go for a big HDD or do you rely more on an external solution?
#18 / Jul 16, 2007 2:24am
I went with the standard 160gig as I needed the Mac that day (in stock). I have a matching portable Seagate for everyday backups (SuperDooper) and a couple bigger drives for archives.
#19 / Jul 16, 2007 2:34am
Ok so my mind is made up 😊
MacBook Pro 2.2 with 160Gb HDD and wireless mouse. Got to get me a crumpler bag and some software (Textmate, Transmit and SuperDuper).
#20 / Jul 16, 2007 5:09am
Thanks for the tip PXLated :cheese:
I must admit I did move towards the Pro but the size and weight put me off. Mainly because I want to take my Mac traveling with me so I figured the extra size and weight coupled with camera gear would make a big difference particularly since I refuse to leave my gear in my room (budget backpacker type places) because I figure the likelihood of it being there when I get back is slim.
The salesman did suggest upgrading from 1gb of ram up to 2gb saying it would make a big difference with video editing (I’m a total amateur and this is all just play for me) I’m thinking of taking it on a ‘test run’ on my trip in October so I’ll see how it goes and decide then. Of course that means I’ll have to get a small digital video camera to add to my gear… I’m hoping I can con my travel buddy into carrying it!
I nearly went for the VAIO stinhambo… the really small one, tis smaller than the mac and weighs less but decided to try the Mac since I’ve heard nothing but praise for them even from people who take the overseas. I’ve heard from people who have taken the VAIO overseas that while they are ok at home they fall to pieces quite fast when traveling. Still I guess that could be due to the treatment they received.
#21 / Jul 16, 2007 5:12am
My VAIO is 3 years old now and still going strong *touches wood!* but it’s too slow for what I want to do now and I want to play some games (I’ve decided).
Plus I want to use Photoshop, web coding stuff and video editing.