I've really been due for a new computer for quite some time now because I have a slow 2007 lappy.
I need the Mac for video editing, sound recording,(podcasts, some songs played by my friend) and some mild gaming (Half-Life 2, Garry's Mod, Team Fortress 2, etc.)
I was thinking about building a computer from the ground up, although I can get good sound recording software (audacity) and a good graphics card, I still have trouble getting a good video editor (since sony vegas is $600 and the adobe premier and after effects bundle is about $500)

What should I do?
Thanks,
-Josh

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Well I don't know that much about Macs but I do know that you'll get more bang for your buck if you go with a desktop, in most cases.

Macs, like most Apple productsd are overpriced. I would buy a pc and but editing software on there.

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Yeah, I am looking at an iMac desktop, sorry, should have specified that
Desired Specs:

4gb DDR3 RAM
1tb serial ATA drive
21in Display
2.5 gHz Intel core i5 processor

DO you think that is enough power for what I am going to use it for? Or should I get a 27in display?

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See, I get alot of people from my school saying this, but I really think you are paying mostly for the OS and other things to fill in that 30% more cost (such as iLife applications)

What I REALLY want out of my Mac is garageband, podcaster, screenflow, and final cut pro 10 and all of its sub-applications

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Well, I dunno much bout computer stuff, but I know Macs are overpriced. And sony Vegas is awsome.

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If you're into doing some video editing, then yeah, a mac could be a good choice. As you said, good video editing programs are ridiculously high-priced. I personally have never tried doing video editing on a mac, but I have heard that it's quite good (definitely better than moviemakerlol anyway)

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David uses a Mac for his video editing and they seem to come out great. I'm sure a Mac desktop could handle video editing, light gaming, and audio recording no problem. So yeah, a Mac is good.

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I hear the the iMacs are a pretty good deal and less overpriced than their laptop counterparts.

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I have a Toshiba and so far it has worked great, and pretty fairly priced.

personally i like macs more than normal computers because of the security they have and the software they come with and the great selection on the app store it does NOT seem overpriced once you own one trust unfortunately i dont own one myself but i use my brothers a lot lol

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