Re: Avid - Mac or PC?

[Antony Christie] "I have just upgraded to Media Composer v4"

So what platform are you on now if you are upgrading? Like the last post said, you may already have software for a particular platform. I have cut with Avid on both PC and Mac and both work very well. The new Z line from HP is really fast and worth a look. Personally, I own a Mac because they just work. I have had fewer problems and that means more "up-time" and actual work - rather than debugging.

[Antony Christie] "even though it seems it was historically associated with PC"
Acutally, Avid was very popular on the Mac back in the 90's, but Apple made some decisions that pushed a lot of people to run Avid on a PC. Also, I think IT professionals and corporations were more comfortable with PC's on their networks. But that's another discussion.

As far as Mac Pro verus MacBook Pro - what are your dynamics? Are you traveling or taking products to clients for review/edits? Then the laptop will work just fine. Are you doing full HD? Then the desktop could be better outfitted for your needs.

Hope that helps a little.

Ed




Avid and FCP Preditor
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