On 2006-09-04 13:45:28 -0400, "Raymond Gluck" <gluckr@charter.net> said:
> I've been a PC user since the 8086 came out. However, I know nothing > about Macs. I was looking for a NG on Macs that might be able to help > me. > > My son has become interested in making videos, inserting graphics and > music, etc. This has sprung from a digital vid camera that arrived > last Christmas. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact, rugged, and inexpensive > to put in his room. Basic e-mail/web and video editing/graphics > capability. Of course, must have USB and a network connection > (wireless preferred). He doesn't have a lot of space on his desk. > > I was thinking about an iMac G3. They seem to be fill the bill. > > I have 3 questions. > > 1. Is the iMac a decent system for the intended purpose? > > 2. How freaked out am I going to be dealing with a Mac after all these > years as far as loading patches, antivirus, etc.? > > 3. Does the iMac OS come with some basic graphics/video editing software? > > My e-mail address is: gluckr@charter.net. > > Thanks > > Ray
macbook is the way to go. I have a macbook pro. It's the best thing that ever happend to Apple. I have been using Mac's for a very long time and this is the best mac I have ever sat behind.
Macbook just work. No patches, you don't have to worry about viruses, and they are easy to use with a camera. The macbook comes with idvd witch is really easy to use (and fun).
I just hope you camera isn't a DVD handycam. I have one of those, I hates every computer and has a proprietary video format.
