More areas for Apple to play catch-up at DVinfo.net

Robert Lane · August 25th, 2008, 12:23 PM

We've all been waving our collective arms at Apple asking them to catch-up with the PC market and bring things like Blu-Ray to the Apple platforms. Here's just another example of where Apple needs to play "catch-up" with PC offerings.

NOTE: This is not a thread to start another ridiculous "Mac vs. PC" war, simply to outline that in several areas PC manufacturers are really going after serious creative people with very attractive hardware offerings. If only Apple would create a MacBook Pro with hardware options like this one:

Lenovo ThinkPad W700 for photographers: Digital Photography Review

Michael Wisniewski · August 25th, 2008, 01:01 PM

Wow, that's one really cool laptop for editing video.

Kevin Shaw · August 26th, 2008, 05:12 AM

The built-in graphics tablet looks interesting, but after my first big laptop I've decided I prefer smaller ones with a 15" screen for portability.

This does show that there are some advantages to the flexibility of the PC platform, but if you like Apple's software that's a moot point (and vice-versa). Other than cost there's nothing to stop you from using both...

Andy Mees · August 26th, 2008, 05:57 AM

butt ugly but a lot to love ... should appeal to the mobile desktop crowd

Robert Lane · August 26th, 2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Shaw

... but if you like Apple's software that's a moot point...

Can you imagine how wonderfully FCP/AE/Compressor would run on a MacBookPro configured with 1GB of VRAM, 2 internals separating apps from media etc. etc., not to mention a truly color-correct screen...

Hint, hint, Apple.

Christopher Drews · August 27th, 2008, 12:28 AM

I'd just be happy if they went with an eSATA port right next to the firewire 800. Oh and an HDMI output right next to the DVI (now that is wishful thinking). Also the option to get your optical external and use the space to put another HD in there, running RAID0.

Jim Fields · August 28th, 2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher Drews

I'd just be happy if they went with an eSATA port right next to the firewire 800. Oh and an HDMI output right next to the DVI (now that is wishful thinking). Also the option to get your optical external and use the space to put another HD in there, running RAID0.

Well, you might want to look into this right now for the 2 drives and external burner.

MCE OptiBay Hard Drive for MacBook Pro, MacBook and PowerBook G4

Christopher Drews · August 28th, 2008, 08:51 PM

Yikes - This connects via the ATA bus not an eSATA port. While it looks enticing at first, I doubt giving up your optical drive will increase your speed in RAID 0. Does anyone have one of these working in a RAID 0 configuration?
-C

Noah Kadner · August 28th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Most graphics tablet-loving folks I know would balk at one that tiny....

August 25th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#1
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	More areas for Apple to play catch-up We've all been waving our collective arms at Apple asking them to catch-up with the PC market and bring things like Blu-Ray to the Apple platforms. Here's just another example of where Apple needs to play "catch-up" with PC offerings. NOTE: This is not a thread to start another ridiculous "Mac vs. PC" war, simply to outline that in several areas PC manufacturers are really going after serious creative people with very attractive hardware offerings. If only Apple would create a MacBook Pro with hardware options like this one: Lenovo ThinkPad W700 for photographers: Digital Photography Review __________________ Robert Lane Producer/Creator - Bike Pilots TV Last edited by Robert Lane; August 25th, 2008 at 08:55 PM.

August 25th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#2
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Wow, that's one really cool laptop for editing video. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

August 28th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#8
Christopher Drews Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 628	Interesting but... Yikes - This connects via the ATA bus not an eSATA port. While it looks enticing at first, I doubt giving up your optical drive will increase your speed in RAID 0. Does anyone have one of these working in a RAID 0 configuration? -C

August 26th, 2008, 05:12 AM	#3
Kevin Shaw Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,488	The built-in graphics tablet looks interesting, but after my first big laptop I've decided I prefer smaller ones with a 15" screen for portability. This does show that there are some advantages to the flexibility of the PC platform, but if you like Apple's software that's a moot point (and vice-versa). Other than cost there's nothing to stop you from using both...

August 26th, 2008, 05:57 AM	#4
Andy Mees Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 645	butt ugly but a lot to love ... should appeal to the mobile desktop crowd

August 27th, 2008, 12:28 AM	#6
Christopher Drews Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 628	I'd just be happy if they went with an eSATA port right next to the firewire 800. Oh and an HDMI output right next to the DVI (now that is wishful thinking). Also the option to get your optical external and use the space to put another HD in there, running RAID0.

August 28th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#9
Noah Kadner Better than Halle Berry Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 435	Most graphics tablet-loving folks I know would balk at one that tiny....