Best suited machine for FCP (iMac or MacBook Pro)
Hello,
I'm planning to replace my "old Maggi"... what!? I'm the only one around here who name his computer?
... anyway, as I was saying, I'm planning to replace my old G5 desktop dual 2.0Ghz for a new machine.
I would love to put my hands on a brand new Mac Pro but the price is too much for my current budget so I was thinking in a more "wallet friendly" option.
I need a machine powerful enough so it can handle pretty intensive work with Final Cut Pro and 3D (mainly Blender but also a bit of Cinema 4D). This is where I need some advice.
As I said before, I cannot afford a Mac Pro, so I was thinking that my best option relies between an iMac and a MacBook Pro.
Portability is not an issue, I'm more concern about "raw power". Of course I can get an idea just by reading each machine's specs, but there must be "small details" that make the difference. Plus a quote of "users' experience" that I would like to hear so I can make a "well informed purchase".
I'll really appreciate any advice.
P.S. That's right, MAGI... as in NEON GENESIS EVANGELION... I know, I'm a nerd
I'm planning to replace my "old Maggi"... what!? I'm the only one around here who name his computer?
... anyway, as I was saying, I'm planning to replace my old G5 desktop dual 2.0Ghz for a new machine.I would love to put my hands on a brand new Mac Pro but the price is too much for my current budget so I was thinking in a more "wallet friendly" option.
I need a machine powerful enough so it can handle pretty intensive work with Final Cut Pro and 3D (mainly Blender but also a bit of Cinema 4D). This is where I need some advice.
As I said before, I cannot afford a Mac Pro, so I was thinking that my best option relies between an iMac and a MacBook Pro.
Portability is not an issue, I'm more concern about "raw power". Of course I can get an idea just by reading each machine's specs, but there must be "small details" that make the difference. Plus a quote of "users' experience" that I would like to hear so I can make a "well informed purchase".
I'll really appreciate any advice.
P.S. That's right, MAGI... as in NEON GENESIS EVANGELION... I know, I'm a nerd
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A good value IMO, are the last generation refurbished quad core iMacs. Those will be only be slightly slower than the new ones that replaced them but quite a bit cheaper.
Bigger screen is worth it for picture and video editing.
Better GPU ... again... these apps will leverage the GPU for additional power.
iMac. Quad.
Bigger screen is worth it for picture and video editing.
Better GPU ... again... these apps will leverage the GPU for additional power.
I've been looking around, and it seems that the new iMac is a real "workhorse", specially the one with i7 processors. I think I'll wait a couple of more weeks until the "summer sale season" (I live in Japan) and go for the iMac.
Portability is not an issue, I'm more concern about "raw power".
You just answered your own question
Of course I can get an idea just by reading each machine's specs, but there must be "small details" that make the difference. Plus a quote of "users' experience" that I would like to hear so I can make a "well informed purchase".
There really isn't; the specs speak for themselves. The iMacs will run circles around the MacBook Pros and for significantly less money. My experience with Final Cut Pro on MacBook Pro's has been far less than favorable, even after replacing the 5400RPM drive with a 7200RPM drive. Enjoy your new iMac!
You just answered your own question
There really isn't; the specs speak for themselves. The iMacs will run circles around the MacBook Pros and for significantly less money. My experience with Final Cut Pro on MacBook Pro's has been far less than favorable, even after replacing the 5400RPM drive with a 7200RPM drive. Enjoy your new iMac!
What Cory said!