I kinda optimized my system and now it runs quite fast (pc... amd 2200) Most designers use a mac cus its a little bit faster they say. Yes it is quality stuff.. but do you want to pay so much more for it? It also has alot of disadvantages... for me: it does not support 3D studio max... "they got maya!" yeah well fine I dont use that, max for me. You got a nice pc. And with avid or vegas from sony you should be alrite, no worries mate

Yes its true that Macs are much better and more reliable for editing and stuff like that, but that doesn't mean you have to get a mac to edit well. Avid Xpress Pro is a very good program and will run just fine on a nice PC setup. Just make sure you have plenty of RAM, and a good graphics card if you want to run a tri monitor setup. You also may want to look into getting an Avid Mojo for an additional boost while using Xpress Pro. For me personally, if I didn't use media composer at work, I would prefer to edit with FCP on a mac. But its all a matter of personal preference really.

from what I understand, MACS are better for graphic type things such as photoshop and editing programs etc. I'm not a fan of quicktime though. Anyone else feel the same way? Or am I alone on this one?

Wow Fack, don't be shy about it. I learned on DOS and moved to Macintosh and was an Apple snob for years. I used to say that the Mac G5 was THE benchmark of all computers. I used to say things like, "Why would the D.O.D. and the Army switch to Apple if Windows was so great?" Not many hackers can really plug up the Mac side of things. Two years ago, I bought my first PC. I noticed that Windows was an emulation of the Apple OS, but then, Apple's OS was an emulation of UNIX (I believe). While I still use both platforms, I truly think that ONE DAY, there will be a universal operating system. Why else would Gates own a bunch of Apple? (shrugs)

Macs run on another operating system so, NO, they are not compatible. The only thing you can do is run a Windows emulator. They run a bit slower, but it's the only way (I know of) to run Windows on a Mac. The program I used to run is called, Virtual PC.

I edit on a Mac cause I love Final Cut Pro. But I'll also echo what's been said earlier. The computer is a tool, much like a socket wrench, a band saw, or a camera. If the specs are the same, then it's personal preference and personal ability. If your editing still sucks then all you need is more practice. --Trey

I run my own film production compamy and I'm using windows and mac. It's true the computer with mac is faster but the one with windows is easier to use. I use final cut pro on the mac and adobe premiere pro on windows. They both make great editing tools so it's all about how you put your movies together. My advise is to go with whatever you can get for now.

Mac.. all the way. From the product design down to performance. Butm thats a meaningless personal opinion. If you are thinking about switching- I would just say-be prepared for an adjustment period. and go for Final cut studio on a new intel-mac. Or a fully packed older duel drive tower- with an external lacie or maxtor media drive. Fucking fabulous! That debate always seems to be amusing.

TimmyD: You are correct. But look at the date when I posted that (2005). The dual core Macs and Boot Camp were not out yet.

Because its more expensive, nicer, girls think u r cool because u have a mac, because they come in different colors and an ipod to match.