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<blockquote data-quote="s2odin" data-source="post: 1154323" data-attributes="member: 176525"><p>Graphics cards won't play a huge role in video editing. And as far as memory and external hard drive, you are referring to Hard Drive space (storage) as opposed to memory <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> You actually want a good amount of memory (RAM) for video editing.</p><p></p><p>Let me ask your budget and what size laptop you are comfortable with.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/G0J53LL/A?mco=MTgxNDI5MTc" target="_blank">Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 - Apple Store (U.S.)</a> This is almost ideal for you, except you would want to upgrade the hard drive yourself to a 7200 RPM drive.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC024LL/A?mco=MTgwOTc3MTc" target="_blank">http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC024LL/A?mco=MTgwOTc3MTc</a> Here's a 17" with a higher res screen. Same specs, but again you would want to upgrade the hard drive yourself to a 7200 RPM drive.</p><p></p><p>Things you are looking for when video editing:</p><p>Fast processor. The i5 is ideal for this</p><p>High res screen. </p><p>4GB RAM minimum (the MBP's can all go to 8GB of RAM)</p><p></p><p>Now if you aren't comfortable buying refurbished (no reason not to, they are basically brand new. Apple is very strict with their refurbished units and they still carry a full warranty) you can look for a new unit for about $2149 with those same specs.</p><p></p><p>Now if you're looking at a 13" get the fastest Core2Duo available (one time you want a fast processor).</p><p></p><p>If you get a 17" the difference between the i5 and i7 processor isn't a huge deal. Definitely look into the refurb I posted as it saves you some money and gives you everything you need (minus the hard drive)</p><p></p><p>Any more questions feel free to ask.</p><p></p><p>edit: Wow, when I posted that first refurb, there were 2-3 available. Now it's out of stock <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> But look for one with those specs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="s2odin, post: 1154323, member: 176525"] Graphics cards won't play a huge role in video editing. And as far as memory and external hard drive, you are referring to Hard Drive space (storage) as opposed to memory ;) You actually want a good amount of memory (RAM) for video editing. Let me ask your budget and what size laptop you are comfortable with. [url=http://store.apple.com/us/product/G0J53LL/A?mco=MTgxNDI5MTc]Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 - Apple Store (U.S.)[/url] This is almost ideal for you, except you would want to upgrade the hard drive yourself to a 7200 RPM drive. [url]http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC024LL/A?mco=MTgwOTc3MTc[/url] Here's a 17" with a higher res screen. Same specs, but again you would want to upgrade the hard drive yourself to a 7200 RPM drive. Things you are looking for when video editing: Fast processor. The i5 is ideal for this High res screen. 4GB RAM minimum (the MBP's can all go to 8GB of RAM) Now if you aren't comfortable buying refurbished (no reason not to, they are basically brand new. Apple is very strict with their refurbished units and they still carry a full warranty) you can look for a new unit for about $2149 with those same specs. Now if you're looking at a 13" get the fastest Core2Duo available (one time you want a fast processor). If you get a 17" the difference between the i5 and i7 processor isn't a huge deal. Definitely look into the refurb I posted as it saves you some money and gives you everything you need (minus the hard drive) Any more questions feel free to ask. edit: Wow, when I posted that first refurb, there were 2-3 available. Now it's out of stock :( But look for one with those specs. [/QUOTE]
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