From: Stephen van Vuuren <stephen@sv2studios.com>
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Subject: RE: [AE] (OT) New Mac Pro - Who's getting it?
Thread-Topic: [AE] (OT) New Mac Pro - Who's getting it?
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:08:57 +0000
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> It's not intended to be a debate. Steven V. so far has given me the best =
answer which was a technical comparison between the two as a main workstati=
on. Thanks BTW Steven.

You're welcome. It's mostly due to I just had a long conversation with my f=
riend trying to decide to replace his maxxed out iMac. Platform wars don't =
make for good friendships :)

Buying the right hardware IMO is a matter of really understand your softwar=
e usage, what components truly improve performance and the cost per perform=
ance increase vs. effect on your bottom line as well as warranty support.

Which I think points to the fact that single machine shops may be the niche=
 market for the new MacPro whereas shops with many more machines have to co=
nsider warranty, support and ability to buy at discount issue. I suspect ma=
ny will move to PCs simply due to those factors.

Which brings up other points missing in previous posts. Dell, HP etc. typic=
ally come standard or offer more comprehensive support with their systems i=
ncluding 3 to 5 year warranties, next business day on-site repair  (3 year =
is standard) and more. Apple's service does not equal this even with Apple-=
Care upgrade so that should be factored into comparisons.

Additionally, Dell especially but others offer outlet stores. When I was a =
corporate IT Manager I bought Dell Precisions only from the outlet - bought=
 dozens and never had issue. Same exact warranty and options available, and=
 often 20 to 50% off list prices. That is not an option with this MacPro.

My current laptop is Dell Precision from an outlet reseller on eBay - got i=
t new-in-box for 60% of list and Dell let me add to the warranty to-boot.

For someone buying 1 machine, this may make no big difference, but for thos=
e buying 5, 10, 50, it's huge.

stephen van vuuren
336.202.4777

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the meaning, all that comes later.
-Stanley Kubrick

-----Original Message-----
From: After Effects Mail List [mailto:AE-List@media-motion.tv] On Behalf Of=
 Robert Houghton
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 3:21 PM
To: After Effects Mail List
Subject: Re: [AE] (OT) New Mac Pro - Who's getting it?

It's not intended to be a debate. Steven V. so far has given me the best an=
swer which was a technical comparison between the two as a main workstation=
. Thanks BTW Steven.

     -Rob

On 12/20/13 12:11 PM, George Loch wrote:
> I really don't understand why this is a debate. If you feel the MacPro is=
 worth it, buy it. If not, don't. There is no right or wrong here.
>
> Now, go make money or really cool things or both.
>
> -gl
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