Call me cheap but what I am looking for is something with the following features for under $1000.00:
1.2Ghz or higher (mac 800Mhz or higher)
256MB ddr or higher
32mb video or higher (not shared)
20GB hdd or higher
cd/cd-r/cd-rw/dvd/dvd-r
firewire
usb 2.0
floppy (?)
s-video out (tv out)
12.1 or better lcd
The dvd writer is a must and I would prefer a mac due to using iDVD and iMovie alot for web clips as well as Final Cut Express.
I have a Mac G4 400Mhz, 512mb ram, 10gb/30gb hdd w/ external 10GB VST external drive ($699 back in 1999 for this fucking firewire drive), cd/dvd with a 17" studio display monitor.
I love this computer but I can't carry it on shoots
