Best Computer For Editing??

1. P123R123
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   Hi,
     I am currently looking to purchase a new computer to run Vegas 8 and DVD Architect. I realize the importance of having a large hard drive as well as much RAM that one can get. My question to you experienced editors/users out there is; what are you using for a computer that's held up rock solid for you? Which System do you feel is better; Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista? I currently have Windows XP Pro SP2. It can be either a desk top or a laptop. I do use an external 500 GB hard drive other than the hard drive on my computer when editing.
     Your suggestions in regards to computers as well as any DVD writers/burners would be most appreciated. Thanks, Ray

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2. film814
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   Definitely go for Windows XP over Vista.  Vista still has bugs and stability issues that need to be worked out.  Also, unless you need  to be doing a lot of mobile editing, choose a desktop rather than a laptop.  For under a grand, you can get quite a powerful desktop expecially if you can built it yourself.  And, yes, capturing, storing, and editing your digital video on a hard drive other than your OS Drive is always very smart.  Hope this helps.

    Jeremy

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3. P123R123
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   Hi, Thanks for the reply. See my new post "Help in Hard Drive Choices" under Editing. Thanks again, Ray

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4. robgrauert
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    Get a Mac and use FCP

   Robert J. Grauert, Jr
   http://www.robgrauert.com

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5. chrisColorado
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   Definitely NOT Vista. I have a friend who had Vista and he had a LOT of problems trying to upload Vegas 8. He got it up EVENTUALLY...but I wouldn't recommend it. 

   And forget Macs and Final Cut Pro, PCs and Vegas is THE WAY to do it.

   But what ever you do, Don't Do Vista With Vegas. 

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6. kemperburt
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   I use three PC Dells configured at 4 gb memory 500gb hard drives and a Maxtor 750gb external.

   Software Im using is Adobe Creative suite 3 with adobe premier pro.

   All works very fast and I know Not everyone can do this with budgets I build this up over two years.

   The Pc's allow me muti configurtions with input output boards something I found very helpful to stay fluid.

   I started with a PC AMD processor at 2.1 gighertz so I was very successful with it and a 125 gb drive.

   with 2g memory.This system was already 3 years old when I started. Still have it 5 years later. Added 1 250gb drive later. Everyone above is correct about Vista I dont think you want to take on this right now stick with what works.

   As far as Mac or PC it's a user choice although for me the costs benifit with add in boards has been far more reasonable.

   Hope this helps

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