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<blockquote data-quote="nko" data-source="post: 8774"><p>Going all out, eh? Sounds like a LOT of fun!</p><p></p><p>1- Video: iMovie is free, but since we're going for top of the line, Final Cut Pro is an industry standard, and is supposedly even used in major Holywood stuff. Pictures: iPhoto is free, and is an excellent tool for organizing photos. PhotoShop is the top of the line photo editor, and has always performed best on the Mac, though it's available for the PC as well.</p><p></p><p>2- Um, someone else can field this one.</p><p></p><p>3- This one too <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>4- It's all done by one group. Sparing the technical details, Apple Computer designs, manufactures, markets, and supports the Macintosh line of computers. Everything, done by a single company. There's no such thing as being given the runaround for tech support, as Apple's is the only number to call. They're notorious for excellent service, as well. And since all of the technology is provided by one company for both hardware and software, there's far less need for technical support.</p><p></p><p>Then, of course, there's the fact that Apple has always been a major leader in the multimedia market. At most big businesses and small shops alike, even if the rest of the company uses Wintel, the multimedia design / production work is done on Macs. It's kind of an understood idea that if you're doing audio, video, or imaging, you're either using a Mac, or you're a cheapskate.</p><p></p><p>5- You can use those speakers. Or shop around. Either could be better, as far as I know.</p><p></p><p>I don't know about MusicMatch on the Mac, but I'm pretty sure AOL is available. (outdated link removed)</p><p></p><p>Apple provides great warrenty support through a program called <a href="http://www.apple.com/support/products/" target="_blank">AppleCare</a>.</p><p></p><p>And that's all I have to say about that <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nko, post: 8774"] Going all out, eh? Sounds like a LOT of fun! 1- Video: iMovie is free, but since we're going for top of the line, Final Cut Pro is an industry standard, and is supposedly even used in major Holywood stuff. Pictures: iPhoto is free, and is an excellent tool for organizing photos. PhotoShop is the top of the line photo editor, and has always performed best on the Mac, though it's available for the PC as well. 2- Um, someone else can field this one. 3- This one too :) 4- It's all done by one group. Sparing the technical details, Apple Computer designs, manufactures, markets, and supports the Macintosh line of computers. Everything, done by a single company. There's no such thing as being given the runaround for tech support, as Apple's is the only number to call. They're notorious for excellent service, as well. And since all of the technology is provided by one company for both hardware and software, there's far less need for technical support. Then, of course, there's the fact that Apple has always been a major leader in the multimedia market. At most big businesses and small shops alike, even if the rest of the company uses Wintel, the multimedia design / production work is done on Macs. It's kind of an understood idea that if you're doing audio, video, or imaging, you're either using a Mac, or you're a cheapskate. 5- You can use those speakers. Or shop around. Either could be better, as far as I know. I don't know about MusicMatch on the Mac, but I'm pretty sure AOL is available. (outdated link removed) Apple provides great warrenty support through a program called [URL='http://www.apple.com/support/products/']AppleCare[/URL]. And that's all I have to say about that :) [/QUOTE]
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