advice: what mac to buy?

[Griftr_]

hey all,

was just wondering if anybody had any advice to give on what type of mac
you'd buy if you were using it for the following:

1) software development (what compiler/language would you use?)

2) web development

3) graphic design

4) video editing

Very broad questions i realise but it's been awhile. need to purchase a mac
soon for a project.

your advice would be much appreciated.

Regards,
G.

[iBook]

In article <wTxF7.304498$bY5.1...@news-server.bigpond.net.au>,
"Griftr_" <test1025=n...@bigpond.com> wrote:

> hey all,
>
> was just wondering if anybody had any advice to give on what type of mac
> you'd buy if you were using it for the following:

If you can afford it a G4 - bottom of the range 733MHz machine would be
fine.

>
> 1) software development (what compiler/language would you use?)

If you're interested in getting up and running quickly, RealBasic is
probably the best game in town. It can also cross-compile for Windows.
Free demo available through http://www.streetwise.net.au

>
> 2) web development

>
> 3) graphic design
A G4 stands up well as most graphics programs are optimized for the G4
processor. This gives significant performance gains over the G3
processor found in the iMac.

>
> 4) video editing
If you're going to get serious about video editing a G4 is the only way
to go. It sounds like you are interested in serious editing, which
usually means Final Cut Pro. With the G4 you can add a second monitor
and card if necessary (you don't have this option with an iMac) and if
you end up being a serious final cut user you'll find a second monitor
almost essential.

>
> Very broad questions i realise but it's been awhile. need to purchase a mac
> soon for a project.
>
> your advice would be much appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> G.
>
>
>

Hope this is of some help.

AB
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