iBeard
2005-01-21, 21:44
I have around $2100 to get a computer that will be for everyday use and FCP DV projects. I have a .edu discount, but there still is tax so before tax we are looking at around $1950 total. I've found 3 options, see which one you would pick. All computers come w/ 256MB of RAM (i'll upgrade after), Superdrive and AirPortX.
(#1) iMac - $1959
-fast 1.8Ghz G5
-nice 20" display 1680x1050
-big/fast SATA 160GB 7200RPM HDD
-wireless bluetooth/keyboard/mouse package
-crappy GeForce FX 5200 (non-upgradable)
(#2) Powermac - $1960
-faster Dual 1.8Ghz G5s
-no display :( (stuck w/ crappy old 17" Dell)
-same SATA 160GB 7200RPM HDD
-no bluetooth
-same crappy GeForce FX 5200 (but, upgradable)
(#3) Powerbook - $1979
-slower 1.33Ghz G4
-alright 15" display 1280x854
-small/slow 60GB 4200RPM HDD
-bluetooth stock
-better ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
-portibility
a note on the Powermac... I'm not quite sure when I'll have the money to upgrade it, because this is purchase is pretty much sucking me dry. So its possible I could be stuck w/ the crappy monitor and GeForce FX 5200 for months or longer... :\
(#1) iMac - $1959
-fast 1.8Ghz G5
-nice 20" display 1680x1050
-big/fast SATA 160GB 7200RPM HDD
-wireless bluetooth/keyboard/mouse package
-crappy GeForce FX 5200 (non-upgradable)
(#2) Powermac - $1960
-faster Dual 1.8Ghz G5s
-no display :( (stuck w/ crappy old 17" Dell)
-same SATA 160GB 7200RPM HDD
-no bluetooth
-same crappy GeForce FX 5200 (but, upgradable)
(#3) Powerbook - $1979
-slower 1.33Ghz G4
-alright 15" display 1280x854
-small/slow 60GB 4200RPM HDD
-bluetooth stock
-better ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
-portibility
a note on the Powermac... I'm not quite sure when I'll have the money to upgrade it, because this is purchase is pretty much sucking me dry. So its possible I could be stuck w/ the crappy monitor and GeForce FX 5200 for months or longer... :\