mikegrasso
Well-known member
I am looking for the best price for a G5 40gig, 256mb, and FCP
What should I expect to pay, and who do I buy it form.
What should I expect to pay, and who do I buy it form.
Buying a G5 And FCP
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Alexa
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Re: Buying a G5 And FCP
look here:
http://www.smalldog.com/
lots of places..
if you are editing, highly recommned the dual processors.
and about 1 GB memory
you might get a good deal by buying both togehter
unitek?
bh?
you should also consider an external drive ( sorry to add to the bill..)
Lacie has worked for me and I have A LOT of storage.
look here:
http://www.smalldog.com/
lots of places..
if you are editing, highly recommned the dual processors.
and about 1 GB memory
you might get a good deal by buying both togehter
unitek?
bh?
you should also consider an external drive ( sorry to add to the bill..)
Lacie has worked for me and I have A LOT of storage.
Re: Buying a G5 And FCP
Actually, the G5 has a great set up that holds two ata hard drives. The one that comes with the computer, which is usually 160GB and works as your bootdrive, which holds your OS and applications, and another bay that holds your DV and capture drive, which are typically 160-250GB. They are faster than external firewire drives, are cooled by the same fan that cools the rest of the computer, and don't take up any more space. Unfortunately, finding a good price on Apple stuff is hard. Everybodys prices are pretty much the same. The best deal is to buy the production suite for $1299, which includes FCP 4.5 HD, DVD Studio Pro 3, and Motion. Of course, SoundTrack, LiveType, Compressor, and Cinema tools are included too. As far as a deal, some dealers will at least throw in AppleCare warranty, or extra RAM, or maybe that extra hard drive. The dual processor G5 is definitely the way to go too. Have fun...
Actually, the G5 has a great set up that holds two ata hard drives. The one that comes with the computer, which is usually 160GB and works as your bootdrive, which holds your OS and applications, and another bay that holds your DV and capture drive, which are typically 160-250GB. They are faster than external firewire drives, are cooled by the same fan that cools the rest of the computer, and don't take up any more space. Unfortunately, finding a good price on Apple stuff is hard. Everybodys prices are pretty much the same. The best deal is to buy the production suite for $1299, which includes FCP 4.5 HD, DVD Studio Pro 3, and Motion. Of course, SoundTrack, LiveType, Compressor, and Cinema tools are included too. As far as a deal, some dealers will at least throw in AppleCare warranty, or extra RAM, or maybe that extra hard drive. The dual processor G5 is definitely the way to go too. Have fun...
Re: Buying a G5 And FCP
I have to disagree about Small Dog. They have great marketing...projecting the kind of quirky, personal image that Ben and Jerry's used to have. But lots of Vermonters who have bought from them locally have been very disappointed in the poor service and lack of support after the sale. Their prices are the same as other legit dealers.
What Small Dog doesn't tend to offer but mail order places like MacConnection, MacZone, and MacMall do, is good bundles. For example, extra RAM, software, discounts on other products. Check 'em all out. (Of these, I like MacConnection best as a company.)
Most important: visit dealmac.com regularly, and see if something you like appears under "Systems."
I have to disagree about Small Dog. They have great marketing...projecting the kind of quirky, personal image that Ben and Jerry's used to have. But lots of Vermonters who have bought from them locally have been very disappointed in the poor service and lack of support after the sale. Their prices are the same as other legit dealers.
What Small Dog doesn't tend to offer but mail order places like MacConnection, MacZone, and MacMall do, is good bundles. For example, extra RAM, software, discounts on other products. Check 'em all out. (Of these, I like MacConnection best as a company.)
Most important: visit dealmac.com regularly, and see if something you like appears under "Systems."
WaveRiderXIX
Well-known member
Re: Buying a G5 And FCP
You can run Final Cut Express alright on those new G5 iMACs. But get a gig of RAM in there. And at least a 160gig HD.
You can run Final Cut Express alright on those new G5 iMACs. But get a gig of RAM in there. And at least a 160gig HD.
Guy_Cochran
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Re: Buying a G5 And FCP
Check out the refurbs in the "Special's Deals" of the Apple Store too.
Check out the refurbs in the "Special's Deals" of the Apple Store too.
michaelcorvin
Active member
Re: Buying a G5 And FCP
i'm not sure how old you are but anyone with a student ID can walk into an apple store and get the student discount. myself and my ex on separate occasions have done this. she got a new ibook i got a new G5. we both graduated in 2001 but have our college ID's. feels a little dishonest and I was nervous as hell but it still worked. she had an easier time being a girl and all, plus she sort of 'marked' the apple employee who looked like he could care less.
i'm not sure how old you are but anyone with a student ID can walk into an apple store and get the student discount. myself and my ex on separate occasions have done this. she got a new ibook i got a new G5. we both graduated in 2001 but have our college ID's. feels a little dishonest and I was nervous as hell but it still worked. she had an easier time being a girl and all, plus she sort of 'marked' the apple employee who looked like he could care less.