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<blockquote data-quote="Shikarnov" data-source="post: 1289144" data-attributes="member: 49413"><p>A couple of things:</p><p></p><p>Firstly, if you don't need a laptop, then I'd go with a midrange iMac. For about $1700 you could get a 21.5 inch iMac with 8GB of RAM and a 6770M graphics card. The screen size will be good for your photography work. I don't edit video, so I can't speak to this point, but I've got friends that have been producing amazing videos on iMacs for a long time, so I'd imagine you'll be fine here too -- unless you've been hired to edit Transformers 4, that is... </p><p></p><p>I'd also point out that comparing Macs to PCs based on hardware specs alone is a little like comparing apples to oranges (forgive the pun) because the software is so different, as is the quality of the hardware. You'll do yourself a favor by comparing performance -- the systems and your own productivity -- before making judgements based on clock speeds and whatnot. </p><p></p><p>If you do need a laptop, then you're going to want to get a Macbook Pro. I have a Macbook (sans Pro), and while it's okay for most tasks, I feel it's a bit underpowered, and would probably have a complete meltdown if I asked it to any serious graphic or video work. </p><p></p><p>I'm sure others will chime in with their experiences as well. And, as always, I reserve the right to be wrong, in whole or part, and offer no warranties. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Good luck</p><p></p><p>Z</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shikarnov, post: 1289144, member: 49413"] A couple of things: Firstly, if you don't need a laptop, then I'd go with a midrange iMac. For about $1700 you could get a 21.5 inch iMac with 8GB of RAM and a 6770M graphics card. The screen size will be good for your photography work. I don't edit video, so I can't speak to this point, but I've got friends that have been producing amazing videos on iMacs for a long time, so I'd imagine you'll be fine here too -- unless you've been hired to edit Transformers 4, that is... I'd also point out that comparing Macs to PCs based on hardware specs alone is a little like comparing apples to oranges (forgive the pun) because the software is so different, as is the quality of the hardware. You'll do yourself a favor by comparing performance -- the systems and your own productivity -- before making judgements based on clock speeds and whatnot. If you do need a laptop, then you're going to want to get a Macbook Pro. I have a Macbook (sans Pro), and while it's okay for most tasks, I feel it's a bit underpowered, and would probably have a complete meltdown if I asked it to any serious graphic or video work. I'm sure others will chime in with their experiences as well. And, as always, I reserve the right to be wrong, in whole or part, and offer no warranties. :) Good luck Z [/QUOTE]
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