New 13" MacBook

For me it is!

I don't have an HVX yet, but soon hope to have one! I only plan on shooting 720p V. Frame rates.

It would be great if I could do a little bit on HD editing on the road on a Macbook, again which I don't have yet, but soon....very soon :)

THANK You
MLCinema
 
MLCinema said:
I have a G5 as my main computer, but I really want a laptop and I don't want to spend the money on a MBP.

MLCinema
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Dude, its only $500 more for an entry level MBP. Thats not a whole considering the advantages you get over the macbook...like say a 15" NON-glossy screen. That huge right there if you plan on using it long term for editing.

Since FCP seems to run well on MB. I would say its a great on set resource tool. I still wouldn't replace a MBP with one for serious work.
 
The Sarlacc said:
Dude, its only $500 more for an entry level MBP. Thats not a whole considering the advantages you get over the macbook...like say a 15" NON-glossy screen. That huge right there if you plan on using it long term for editing.

Since FCP seems to run well on MB. I would say its a great on set resource tool. I still wouldn't replace a MBP with one for serious work.
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Actually, it could be as much as $900 difference. And for some of us schmucks that's no small amount of money. It's another nice light, a couple lenses, a matte box, etc... No need to condescend. It's all about choices. Obviously, no the one you'd make (probably not me either), but I'm not shocked that someone might want to save $500-900.
 
Yep, that $500 - $900 will be used for my HVX200....now I need to figure out how to get the rest of the $8,000.00 :)

MLCinema
 
darwinandpaine said:
Actually, it could be as much as $900 difference. And for some of us schmucks that's no small amount of money. It's another nice light, a couple lenses, a matte box, etc... No need to condescend. It's all about choices. Obviously, no the one you'd make (probably not me either), but I'm not shocked that someone might want to save $500-900.
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Sorry, I didn't think I was being condescending.

$500-900 is no small amount of money...but its not much more when you already talking about a $1400 computer. And when you are about to spend $8000-9000 on a camera...its not much money extra money to throw at a computer that is better designed to handle the programs needed to edit with.

Its like people who buy a $9000 dollar camera, and then keep in a $50 backpack because they don't want to the spend the extra money for a good case. Then, they cry foul when their camera breaks during transport.

Sometimes it means cutting back on certain spending and waiting a little bit to save someextra money.
 
just ordered my (white - im not paying extra 200 bucks for black!! cant afford being cool) MacBook with 2GB RAM and hopefully 7200/120GB HD. i will use it mainly for making music though... i expect it to be really good for that. and.. i use my savings from selling the DVX100 for that.. after realizing that the camera i really want to buy will come only next year (RED..?)
was happy to see this discussion here. dvxuser supports me all the way :)
 
The Sarlacc said:
Sorry, I didn't think I was being condescending.

$500-900 is no small amount of money...but its not much more when you already talking about a $1400 computer. And when you are about to spend $8000-9000 on a camera...its not much money extra money to throw at a computer that is better designed to handle the programs needed to edit with.

Its like people who buy a $9000 dollar camera, and then keep in a $50 backpack because they don't want to the spend the extra money for a good case. Then, they cry foul when their camera breaks during transport.

Sometimes it means cutting back on certain spending and waiting a little bit to save someextra money.
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I hear you, and I totally agree. I just understand how when you have spent that much, saving every little penny starts to get really important --- especially when the wife (who's been pretty tolerant up to this point) is wondering why you need to spend that extra $500-$900. Can I get a witness?
 
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darwinandpaine said:
I hear you, and I totally agree. I just understand how when you have spent that much, saving every little penny starts to get really important --- especially when the wife (who's been pretty tolerant up to this point) is wondering why you need to spend that extra $500-$900. Can I get a witness?
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Yes you can :)

A year ago, before I was married, I wondered why all of you guys would almost always mention your wife when talking about video equipment investments.

Now I fully understand...

I too wonder about the necessity of moving up to the entry-level MacBook Pro...
It seems to me that the only significant differences are the smaller, glossy screen (there's always the option to use an external display, no?) and the lack of a dedicated graphics card.

Now, especially given Jarred's fairly positive experience with Final Cut on the MacBook, like you, I'm not sure if these features are worth the $700 price difference.

You're right - it is a tough decision for those who are operating on a smaller budget.
 
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i can see the price difference... and im happy i went with the pro.

Pluses for Macbook pro:

1.aluminum body.. the macbook is plastic.
2. better, backlit keyboard.. the macbook keys are oddly flat, dont know how i feel about it.
3. DVD burning (vs the low macbook)
4. Graphic card way better
5. bigger hard drive
6. better sound, way better speakers.
7. expresscard slot
8. real monitor port, not mini dvi
9. bigger screen, more pixels.

Pluses for Macbook:

1. Cheaper
2. smaller if that is what you want
3. better battery life (up to 6 hours)
4. black or white
5. smaller power adapter
6. easier upgrades on drive and memory
7. runs cooler than macbook pro.
 
I'm looking at it for the size. I guess 2in isnt that huge but its still bigger.

I just need it for quick on the set edits, and smaller is better.

Now if Jarred can test out that HD footage on the Macbook....My name will be on the order list :dankk2:

MLCinema
 
Brilliant Ray, thats what alot of people wanted to here.

Nice to know my $1000 macbook can kill my $3000 G5 desktop. lol
 
Those benchmarks are REALLY impressive. I'm blown away by the performance, and the fact that Apple didn't cripple their "consumer" laptops a bit more. I'm now finding the extra $500-$900 really hard to justify.
 
Now, if MLCinema and I can just get The Sarlac's blessing, I think we can drop some cash and feel totally good about it (along with the wife). ;-)
 
ha ha buying the macbook for my girl was the best move i made last week.. definate points.. I thought i could buy it for her and then just use it cause she would get bored of it after a day, but she wont put the damn thing down and i think she wants to paint it pink to keep me off of it.
 
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