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| Along the line of Chris’ comment on an external control panel for DaVinci Resolve… the TriCaster 860 is similar example, except it is a workstation. It’s basically a tricked out PC (…yes I wish it were Mac based ;). The cost is upwards of 30k. It’s all a matter of perspective. It’s a tool. And if you’ve got a good use for it… elaine …………. motion.tv On Dec 20, 2013, at 4:49 PM, Chris Zwar <chris@chriszwar.com> wrote: > On 21/12/2013, at 5:31 AM, Teddy Gage <teddygage@gmail.com> wrote: >> Not interested in starting any mac vs. pc debate, but unless you have unlimited money they don't really make much sense. > > The debate is not Mac vs Windows. The debate is "workstation" class computers vs consumer desktops. It's not hard to find vendors that will sell you a machine running windows for the same sort of prices as the new Mac Pros. Once they're out in the wild and sites can start to tear them down and review them in detail, I'm sure there will be some configurations of the new Mac that are cheaper than a comparable Windows box from vendor X or vendor Y. That's not the point. The point is whether the extra money you spend on the "workstation" class components is worth it to you. The only reason it becomes a Mac vs Windows debate is because you can't buy a cheap Mac with expansion slots, so in effect you have to buy a "workstation" class machine even if you'd be happy with cheaper components. Personally I wouldn't spend $10K on one machine, but that's goes just as much for a Mac Pro as it does for a high end HP, Boxx, Dell, or anyone. > > Just to put things in perspective, though, the external control panel for a Da Vinci Resolve suite is around $30K ($37K in Australia). It's not even a computer, but it's 3 times the price of a fully tricked out Mac Pro. To say - "I'm not sure exactly who Apple designed them for" - is underestimating the high-end market. Considering the cost of an entire suite (the software, the operator, business overheads and even the furniture - you can spend over $1K on a chair if you want) - over the course of a few years, the difference between a $2K computer and a $10K computer isn't nearly as big to a large company as it looks to an individual or freelancer looking to spend their own money. > > Different markets. That's the debate, not Mac vs Windows. > > > -Chris > +---End of message---+ > To unsubscribe send any message to <ae-list-off@media-motion.tv> |
