Deuce 1 #1 July 1, 2003 OK, not some broadcast unit, but which notebook by Dell, Sony, Gateway, IBM, etc. is best equipped to do Premiere editing? I know Macs rock, and I agree, but I work in PC land so that's my platform. Thanks. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 July 1, 2003 Ok, if you're insisting on being on the windows side of crap, then you might try looking at the Sony line of computers. They -almost- know as much about FireWire as Apple. I can't really recommend the Sony software, but you already said you're going with Premier so you'll be fine. Also, faster and more memory and drive space is NOT something to skimp on in this area. Your hard drive should be an ATA 7500 rpm at a minimum and I can't stress it enough, bigger IS better. 60 gig if you can swing it.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydrew 0 #3 July 1, 2003 The new IBM T40 is really nice... no matter which laptop you choose, definitely consider the extended warranty and insurance... And while you're at it, screw the noggen back on tight and get an Apple Powerbook. the machine, processor, look, feel, style, OPERATING SYSTEM, company, and very important, customer support are absolutely superior. I'm a computer technician in a windows/apple wired and wireless environment. We have over 900 computers, we have dv editing labs. the windows are a total pain in the ass, the macs ARE superior. If you want to go waste the money on a windows machine, then do it, but while you're paying extra for the ethernet port, the firewire port, and the modem port, remember that if you'd have bought a mac, it would have all been included and you could have spent the extra money on an external firewire drive (which you'll need anyway), and on a few jumps. Just my two cents... You'll probably be happy with whichever company's laptop you choose to purchase. -drew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #4 July 1, 2003 Quade, in the last year I've had to buy five Sony Vaios for users at work and configure them - I don't rate them all that highly. And rebuilding a Vaio with a new platform is a BITCH. I agree with you regarding Apple being the better choice. I don't work with Macs directly but do support a design team all using G4s. If I was buying a laptop now I'd save up and get a Powerbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #5 July 1, 2003 Hey JP - don't be fooled by the wolf is sheep's clothes. That's what these Apple IMac people are.... LOL You'll do just fine with a Windows platform PC. Also don't spend too much time looking for that 7500 RPM hard drive -cause you'll never find it...there is no such thing IIRC. They do make a 7200 RPM laptop drive, but then you will sacrifice battery life. Most laptops do fine with a 5400 RPM drive and there should be no problem doing real-time video capture with a firewire port. Q's right about the memory and processor speed. Get as much of each as you can afford. Nowadays, anything over 2.0Ghz should be plenty for you as well as 512MB memory. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #6 July 2, 2003 I run Premiere 6.0 on a Toshiba Satellite w/ 512k RAM, 1.1 Gig processor, 16mb Invidia video card (built in) and I have an 80 Gig 7200 rpm firewire drive for my video storage. If I am doing something big, it takes a while to render, but I never have dropped frames. I think they are making Satellites in the 2+ processor range with built in dvd/cdr burners now for about 2000.00. I wish they had a trade in program... One of the downsides I have heard about the Sony's is the video card is integrated into the processor, so it steals a little efficiency away. This is what swayed me when I was looking at both systems. -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #7 July 2, 2003 Try here http://www.dvdoctor.net/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro&category=1&BypassCookie=true I use an old P111 700 IBM Notebook, which is pretty robust, it serves as my work pooter when I'm away/offshore/in nasty places....Its never let me down in the last 4 years or so. But I can't speak for its more modern brothers. I might consider going with external drives, DVD burners etc, in a Firewire case then you can hot swap them in and out of your home based system easy peasy. As long as you have a 'standard' OHCI card in your home PC. Transferring large amounts of data and humungous files then becomes very simple. If I were to do it all again, I'd probably opt for this type of setup. Actually, I'd probably opt for a more fruity variety of number cruncher, but I'm a Windows man too, its all I know....-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #8 July 2, 2003 Deuce, I'm succesfully using a Dell Inspiron 8100 (P4/1.8, 512k, 40GB, Firewire) for over a year now. HTH, KlausMy Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #9 July 2, 2003 newegg.com - honestly forget about one of those name brand models and check out that site. They have tons of fast cheap warrantied laptops to chose from. Personally - I've had nothing but bad experiences with Sony's having to confiugre them at work and the such. Very low quality imho... Out of the models you listed, I personally like the Dell the best, never had any issues with the Dell boxes here at work. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #10 July 2, 2003 I've had discouraging experiences with Sony machines. They seem to use obscure hardware, with even more obscure drivers. The last time I tried to downgrade from XP to 2000, it took me days to properly configure the video card. Likewise, the sound system will use obscure drivers which will be hard to find for any but the default preconfigured operating system. Likewise, upgrading to more a recent OS then the one shipped will be dificult. I've had very good luck with Dell Inspirons, first a 5000 and now a 8200. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #11 July 2, 2003 QuoteOK, not some broadcast unit, but which notebook by Dell, Sony, Gateway, IBM, etc. is best equipped to do Premiere editing? I know Macs rock, and I agree, but I work in PC land so that's my platform. Thanks. JP I have had only 2 months experience with this, but so far I've not had any dropped frames with a Dell Latitude 640(2GHZ, 256MB) and an external IEEE1394 80GB drive, using Premiere 6.5. The only issue I have is that the Dell doesn't have a good line-in audio input, so I have been capturing audio through the camera's analog -> digital conversion feature (Sony TRV33) I had the Dell already, and it came with built in modem and ethernet (contrary to what someone said above about PC machines). The IEE1394 port cost around $40 and the 80GB drive was $210. I'm interested to know what software folks use for DVD burning. A low-end version of DVDit was included with Premiere, and an even hokier program came with the Sony camera.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #12 July 3, 2003 http://www.aldifoods.com/Special_Purchase/pr0707_cpu.htm (From a food store, of all things.)It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #13 July 3, 2003 Beauty. Oh the power, Oh the speed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #14 July 3, 2003 I'm waiting to see what the price will be like. Aldi is known for ultra low prices. If the price is right, one will be coming home with me. Decent size display, built in DVD burner and wireless. "Good enough for video" processor speed. If nothing else, it's a portable DVD burner, with built in surf capabilities. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheldond 0 #15 July 14, 2003 I agree with most of the replies that have been given. As long as you have a pc with a good processor, and lots of ram and a 7200rpm HD, it will do good for editing with Premiere. Keep in mind, the more special effects and transitions you use, makes for more rendering time. Most computers on the market do not support real time effects, so everything has to be rendered. Do you want a laptop to edit video at the DZ or on the road? Or are you looking for something for home. You can build a far cheaper system as a desktop model. Also, if you want to go that route, you might want to consider picking up a Pinnacle dv500. This allows you firewire in and out, as well as composite in/out. It also supports real time dissolves. I think the new one also supports real time MPEG 2 compression, so you can go to DVD right away. You may want to consider trying out Ulead Video Studio as well. It seems to be a little more user friendly compared to Premiere. Nonlinear is the same, it's just the box that is different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
