I need a new laptop that can handle video editing (input please?)
 

I need something I can take on the road and still be able to handle some serious video editing and rendering. What do you recommend?

Mac all the way
 

Get your flavor of powerbook or even Ibook. You WILL be satisfied!

My HP zd7020 kicks ass - firewire ports and all!!!! :thumbsup

http://www.lap-top.ru/img/Compaq-zd7020-b.gif

How heavy is it?

please go post in my threads so i dont look like a total loser

I have an HP ZD too.... Freaking ROCKS

The mfg says it's 8.5 lbs but it doesn't feel that heavy...

You guys edit and render on these HP zd's?

Maybe your just strong. lol I'm getting weak in my old age.

Absofuckinglutely! Even 3D modeling and animation!!! :thumbsup

Impressive. :thumbsup

Thanks for the info.

i agree :thumbsup

IBM T42, i use have avid pro on it and use it to edit when im not in the office

it should have firewire, a large screen and a big HD. or even better: an external firewire HD. and of course: the more power the better, but that means also more noise

Andrew chandler is going down in the ring

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=474739

12" Powerbook G4 is the best solution.

Mac only!

Last models of Powerbook 15" or 17" with ram upgrade!
I am using ibook.

Forget about others! :thumbsup

blah, blah, blah....

what happens when i piss on a mac - will some fanatic mac owners come and burn down my house?

Video Editing + Laptop = Powerbook

Hey DWB sorry I missed ya in OH but you may see me there again soon


the HP looks pretty sweet to me, I don't like the MAC soultion because of price and you are pretty well tied to final cut pro a rather expensive solution.

I'm looking for a DAW (digital audio workstation) laptop - do you think this would work good for audio as well?

I haven't found anything that this notebook can't do yet - yes it can handle audio. It's rock solid! :thumbsup

IBM thinkpad r50e!

I use a mac Ibook. Changed the hard drive to a 60 GB, pluse I have a 60 Gb external hard drive. I work with macs Imovie and it works great. :thumbsup

I have a zd7000 bought it when the 17 inch wide screan first came out which was almost 2 years ago love it and have never had a problem with it. My brother picked up a newer one the hd monitor on the new ones is tight

17" Powerbook... Loaded to FCP & Motion.

And go ahead, piss on a Mac, it will get the last laugh with it shocks yours nutsack off. Only a PC user would be stupid enough to piss on something electronic... :1orglaugh

ibm T42 - 1-2 gigs of ram, new dothan ~ 2 ghz or so and put 7200 rpm drive from hitachi.

i had to work 2 years with a mac - i speak from experience. and i'm smart enough to pull the plug first :winkwink:

Ever licked a 9 volt battery? :error

Thanks everyone! Good info.

NP. :thumbsup I'll catch up to ya sooner or later.

nope - but tell me: how does it feel? :upsidedow

It feels bad LOL

Piss on a laptop, after you unplug it of course, then divide that by 100... and you'll know...
:1orglaugh

I have a Dell XPS laptop for mobile editing...
17" widescreen
256 meg pciXpress video
80gig 7200rpm
1gig ram
dvd +/-
great sound w/subwoofer

Really nice for editing... I run Vegas5.0d

I'm sorry if your after something for video editing get a DELL XPS. 3.4 ghz, 2 gig ram, 100 gig 72rpm harddrive, 800FSB SUPER QUICK.

I have one and its faster than any desktop i've ever seen.

Leave the macs to the professionals who only use 1-2 apps, use PC for everything web

By the way, how much would it cost?

:thumbsup

I got one and it kicks ass. Not sure if its the same model but one of the new top ones

I edit on my Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop. It's fast enough for video editing and encoding - you may want to check the newer Dell laptops.

I can't find the zd7020... only the zd8000. One can only assume the 8000 is the new improved model. lol

I just got a new Toshiba Ultralight and I've been editing video on it off and on since I received it yesterday morning. No problems at all........I was a little concerned because of the specs but it works great including rendering.

2ghz M Proc. 2 gigs of ram and under 5 pounds. Perfect for travel. :2 cents:

where's juicy ??? :1orglaugh :1orglaugh :1orglaugh

i agree.. nice model