500 buck macs
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Re: 500 buck macs
[quote author=Policar link=board=Offtopic;num=1104715396;start=0#2 date=01/03/05 at 20:12:07]I'm waiting for a G5 powerbook (or else I'll bite the bullet and build an Athlon 64 based PC).[/quote]
What an odd choice. Do you need both platforms?
Yup, I'm definitely ready for a G5... desktop.
Hey Rich, that's a cool use for one of those Macs.
That's cheaper than the 60GB iPod photo.
[quote author=Policar link=board=Offtopic;num=1104715396;start=0#2 date=01/03/05 at 20:12:07]I'm waiting for a G5 powerbook (or else I'll bite the bullet and build an Athlon 64 based PC).[/quote]
What an odd choice. Do you need both platforms?
Yup, I'm definitely ready for a G5... desktop.
Hey Rich, that's a cool use for one of those Macs.
That's cheaper than the 60GB iPod photo.
Re: 500 buck macs
Sadly, I don't need both platforms but I could really use both. Of course, I can't afford them both...
I need the G5 for Final Cut Pro and After Effects/Photoshop (I can't use Avid or Vegas...they just don't feel right since I learned on FCP and on macs.)
I need the Athlon for 3D Studio Max. I've tried Maya on OSX and on the PC, but it doesn't feel right either since I learned 3D on Max.... (Also, I just bought Half Life 2, and while I'm not much of a gamer, this game is so good it will convert anyone.)
Anyhow, very good Athlon 64 systems can be found for 800 dollars if you custom build and buy windows OEM. So it might not be the horrible expense I'm afraid the G5 laptop will be.
Sadly, I don't need both platforms but I could really use both. Of course, I can't afford them both...
I need the G5 for Final Cut Pro and After Effects/Photoshop (I can't use Avid or Vegas...they just don't feel right since I learned on FCP and on macs.)
I need the Athlon for 3D Studio Max. I've tried Maya on OSX and on the PC, but it doesn't feel right either since I learned 3D on Max.... (Also, I just bought Half Life 2, and while I'm not much of a gamer, this game is so good it will convert anyone.)
Anyhow, very good Athlon 64 systems can be found for 800 dollars if you custom build and buy windows OEM. So it might not be the horrible expense I'm afraid the G5 laptop will be.