http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Forums Tag: HP en Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:54:10 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/applehp-or-dell-for-video-editing#post-37328 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:04:47 +0000 film814 37328@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you want to get the most bang for your buck, then definitely build your own PC.  If you spend 1500-2000 bucks, build it your self, install only what you need (OS, drivers, and editing software) and keep it completely off of the internet, you can get a stable PC that will compete (horsepower-wise) with a 3k Mac Pro.  True, Mac's stability is rock solid.  What most people don't realize is that a lot of the problems with PCs come from the average users stupidity (i.e. downloading dangerous software and not being careful on the internet.)  If you keep your PC off of the internet completely, and only install the programs you need, you will never get a virus etc.</p> <p>This is not to bash Apple.  I think they are fantastic, and that Microsoft ought to learn a few things from them.  But I think that the majority of PC problems come from the PC manufacturers  (Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.) not from the OS and hardware manufacturers.</p> <p>So, unless you really want a Mac, I would say that the most money-efficient route would be to build your own.  Hope this is of some help.</p> <p>Jeremy</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/applehp-or-dell-for-video-editing#post-37326 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:04:21 +0000 Bowman15 37326@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>My only recommendation is to not get a Dell. I might get bashed for this but I think Dells suck. I have used a couple of them and their processing speed slows way down over a little while. My harddrive crashed on mine and another friend had dthe same problem with his laptop. HP is a good PC but also look into sony computers. Macs are awesome though and it depends on personal opinion there.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/applehp-or-dell-for-video-editing#post-37310 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:49:43 +0000 Johnboy 37310@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>if you are considering the PC route, you can custom build a pc with very nice specs for less than $1700.  it's not hard to do and you know what's in it and what programs are installed because you did it.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/applehp-or-dell-for-video-editing#post-37280 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:14:48 +0000 LDPLDP 37280@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> What you get depends on how much time you need to process your video.  A Mac Pro (I have a Mac Pro w/quad processors) can take a one hour movie (after I have done all the editing) less than 2 hours to render, compress, and burn on a DVD.</p> <p> Now, my wife just bought a MacBook with the 2.5 ghertz Intel processor.  It is very fast.  You'll need an external harddrive to store any unnecessary files so that the internal drive is available for processing.  It cost @ $1,200.  And it can process a movie in around 2 hours.  Make sure if you get any new Mac, that you then download for free iMovie 6 which is a better movie editing software than the current iMovie.  the MacBook Pro laptop costs $800 more but I don't think you get that much more for the money.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/applehp-or-dell-for-video-editing#post-37250 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:21:51 +0000 robgrauert 37250@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I agree with D0n. For 2500 you can get yourself a nice iMac. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/applehp-or-dell-for-video-editing#post-37249 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:09:58 +0000 D0n 37249@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> apple imac, up the ram, add an external firewire raid.</p> <p>mac pro doesn't come with a monitor. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/applehp-or-dell-for-video-editing#post-37248 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:46:56 +0000 AJackson 37248@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Looking for a good computer for video editing that costs no more than $2,500[including monitor].Here are the three that I have considered:Mac Pro,HP elite m9280 and Dell xps420.Among those, which is the best for video editing?Any other suggestions?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvd-printer-dilemma#post-37100 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:52:34 +0000 Kemper 37100@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Not a problem. I have heard the aftermarket ink for epson isn't bad. I have not tried it but I feel I will soon. The site that was mentioned was <a href="http://www.supermediastore.com/">www.Supermediastore.com</a> . I read about it on that same forum, just search for epson ink and you will find the thread. They admit it doesn't last quite as long but the price still makes it worth it. Good luck.</p> <p> Cole</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvd-printer-dilemma#post-37094 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:59:48 +0000 Alukahn 37094@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Cole,</p> <p>Thanks for the insight.   I'll have to try your suggestions when my replacement printer arrives.  I only wish the Epson ink wasn't so expensive. When I looked for replacement cartridges before my print nozzles died, I saw the cost to replace all of the T078 cartridges ranged from 50-70 dollars.  I guess the problem is that I'm used being able to refill the printer cartridges.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvd-printer-dilemma#post-37045 Fri, 30 May 2008 19:54:50 +0000 Kemper 37045@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong>Alukahn,</strong> </p> <p>I have been using an Epson R220 for over a year now and I am happy with it. The photo printing (Paper) is far from high res but it's not bad either. The images you get on the disc are great though. It all depends on how clear your source image is but it will give you a true copy of your image. The software that comes with it (Epson Print CD) is kind of basic but it imports photos and can add text, shapes and backgrounds. I am sure there is better software but this has done the job so far. Two things about Epson from my research that may help you; I have heard that you should not turn the printer off. Every time you turn it back on it cycles through the ink and eats up a bit resulting in frequent cartridge replacement. I have also read that it has a built in expiration date of 2 years. No matter how well it is performing, once you hit the two year mark it shuts down. If you go to <a href="http://weddingvideodoneright.com/index.php/weddding_videographer_forums">http://weddingvideodoneright.com/index.php/weddding_videographer_forums</a>  and do a forum search for Epson Printers you will see both the issue and the solution to it. I have not had to use the solution because I am at about month 13 so I can not verify if it works. Regardless, I paid about 80 bucks for the printer and I would by another Epson if this one died tomorrow. I would bump it up to an all in one but I would definitely get one that prints to CD's &amp; DVD's. Also, I use a protection spray <a href="http://cddvdguard.com/index.htm">http://cddvdguard.com/index.htm</a> once the ink has dried to keep it from smudging. It seems to work well but I haven’t purposely tried to smudge them. I hope this helps you.Cole </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvd-printer-dilemma#post-36980 Thu, 29 May 2008 17:08:50 +0000 Alukahn 36980@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm looking to buy an inexpensive printer that prints onto DVD's.  I don't print a lot, so speed isn't as critical for me.  Quality should be good, but doesn't have to be perfect.  I'm thinking about the HP C5280, but I've seen wildly different reviews.  I know most recommend the Epsons, but I've had issues with my RX595 clogging and can't afford the ink (I'm actually waiting on a replacement from Epson).  I've read that the Pixma's are good, but given my experience with Epson am not crazy about internal printheads.  Does anyone have any long-term experience with HP or any suggestions as to another DVD capable printer?</p>