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Allch Chcar · 05-06-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by R_E_L

I'm thinking about getting the current entry level macbook pro (13 in 2.5 GHz i5, 4 GB of RAM), not interested in investing any more than the $1,099 for a laptop. I would like to be able to run a DAW and video and photo editing software on it even though it would not be my primary computer.

Do I go for it or is that money better off going toward a PC? I want something durable that runs smoothly, and that is what I typically hear about macs, but if I am wrong please let me know.

Yes. PCs are typically a better deal. But a Mac is going to be better suited for you since it's going to be a secondary unit specifically for video/photo editing.

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Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

at what point does bread really turn into toast?

how confused is your waitress when you ask for toast medium-rare?

That's easy. After it starts to get hard and before it burns.

trd_kid · 05-06-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by R_E_L

I'm thinking about getting the current entry level macbook pro (13 in 2.5 GHz i5, 4 GB of RAM), not interested in investing any more than the $1,099 for a laptop. I would like to be able to run a DAW and video and photo editing software on it even though it would not be my primary computer.

Do I go for it or is that money better off going toward a PC? I want something durable that runs smoothly, and that is what I typically hear about macs, but if I am wrong please let me know.

video editing might be a pain in the butt considering it comes with intel graphics, I would personally go the pc route and find a refurbished hp envy or gaming laptop. The mbp is not a bad machine at all and would handle daw (as long as you don't go overboard with alot of tracks) and photo editing all day long, I just don't know if I would rely on integrated graphics for video intensive programs.

wrxgoose · 05-06-2013, 10:53 PM

Oy. Waiting on customer to come get his pizza. Also, i ordered the injen intake, and i see people are having issues with them? Must find out more.

6-Shift · 05-06-2013, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R_E_L

I'm thinking about getting the current entry level macbook pro (13 in 2.5 GHz i5, 4 GB of RAM), not interested in investing any more than the $1,099 for a laptop. I would like to be able to run a DAW and video and photo editing software on it even though it would not be my primary computer.

Do I go for it or is that money better off going toward a PC? I want something durable that runs smoothly, and that is what I typically hear about macs, but if I am wrong please let me know.

Mac is probably the way to go. Although if you're planning on doing a lot of video editing a little more RAM/faster processor may not be a bad idea. Final Cut is an amazing program and macs just make more sense to 90% of the computing public.

kanundrum · 05-06-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 6-Shift

Mac is probably the way to go. Although if you're planning on doing a lot of video editing a little more RAM/faster processor may not be a bad idea. Final Cut is an amazing program and macs just make more sense to 90% of the computing public.

http://dealnews.com/c39/Computers/

kanundrum · 05-07-2013, 12:09 AM

http://www.r1concepts.com

Anyone ever purchased brakes from these folks? I need brakes for my daily and they seem to have a nice setup

trd_kid · 05-07-2013, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6-Shift

Mac is probably the way to go. Although if you're planning on doing a lot of video editing a little more RAM/faster processor may not be a bad idea. Final Cut is an amazing program and macs just make more sense to 90% of the computing public.

I would agree with you if he wasn't going to do video editing, the integrated graphics just can't compete with a dedicated card when it comes to transcoding , filters , etc. The processor is more than capable although an upgrade to faster cpu wouldn't be a bad idea at all either. If the budget was higher I'd recommend a mbp with a dedicated card ...

OrbitalEllipses · 05-07-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kanundrum

http://www.r1concepts.com

Anyone ever purchased brakes from these folks? I need brakes for my daily and they seem to have a nice setup

Nope. Most of my brake purchases go through KNS Brakes in North Carolina.

Daily driver? Centric blanks will be fine.

OrbitalEllipses · 05-07-2013, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R_E_L

I'm thinking about getting the current entry level macbook pro (13 in 2.5 GHz i5, 4 GB of RAM), not interested in investing any more than the $1,099 for a laptop. I would like to be able to run a DAW and video and photo editing software on it even though it would not be my primary computer.

Do I go for it or is that money better off going toward a PC? I want something durable that runs smoothly, and that is what I typically hear about macs, but if I am wrong please let me know.

Video editing? Any 3d? Find a PC with Quadro FX.

kanundrum · 05-07-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Nope. Most of my brake purchases go through KNS Brakes in North Carolina.

Daily driver? Centric blanks will be fine.

Planning on towing eventually so want to upgrade might as well do it now

ichitaka05 · 05-07-2013, 12:42 AM

"F'ck you! If you don't like the price, STFU & GTFO!" kinda feeling

OrbitalEllipses · 05-07-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kanundrum

Planning on towing eventually so want to upgrade might as well do it now

Blanks will still be fine, everything else is bling for a street car, even when towing. There aren't "magical" rotors. Just get better pads and fresh fluid.

I have a feeling you're trying to justify a purchase here

M-17 · 05-07-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

"F'ck you! If you don't like the price, STFU & GTFO!" kinda feeling

Oh, are people bitchin about something that has to do with the Vegas outing?

F*** them. lol

kanundrum · 05-07-2013, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Blanks will still be fine, everything else is bling for a street car, even when towing. There aren't "magical" rotors. Just get better pads and fresh fluid.

I have a feeling you're trying to justify a purchase here

haha Could be! but if that was the case Id go BBK LOL. Just want some good rotors and pads w/fluids and any upgrade I can get while Im swapping them out

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