My old dell laptop died not long ago, so I replaced it with a sager np8120.
For those of you that don't know, the laptop is kitted out and is extremely powerful.
I recently started taking editing classes at college which require me to use Final Cut Pro.
Obviously, I can't run that on my Laptop, so I was considering purchasing the new MacBook pro.
My old 2006 macbook is going to be traded towards store credit at powermax.com for $275
I wouldn't JUST be purchasing it for this reason. The sager is very heavy (12lbs?) and not the sort of laptop I want to be using in a class where I take lectures, or on the plane or going on vacation or out and about, but it is portable enough, allowing me to take it places I really need it. I've never really been a desktop person anyway.
Is it justifiable to purchase the new macbook pro?
If not, do you recommend an older pro model?
Keep in mind, I'll be using it for heavy editing such as after effects, Final Cut pro, photoshop etc.
I don't necessarily need to run Maya 2011, but it would be nice for it to render quickly.
For those of you that don't know, the laptop is kitted out and is extremely powerful.
I recently started taking editing classes at college which require me to use Final Cut Pro.
Obviously, I can't run that on my Laptop, so I was considering purchasing the new MacBook pro.
My old 2006 macbook is going to be traded towards store credit at powermax.com for $275
I wouldn't JUST be purchasing it for this reason. The sager is very heavy (12lbs?) and not the sort of laptop I want to be using in a class where I take lectures, or on the plane or going on vacation or out and about, but it is portable enough, allowing me to take it places I really need it. I've never really been a desktop person anyway.
Is it justifiable to purchase the new macbook pro?
If not, do you recommend an older pro model?
Keep in mind, I'll be using it for heavy editing such as after effects, Final Cut pro, photoshop etc.
I don't necessarily need to run Maya 2011, but it would be nice for it to render quickly.