Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tina, I think it was Geoff who suggested finding a small local shop that caters to gamers, explain your requirements to them and have them build your computer. I wholeheartedly second that suggestion (if you have such a place nearby). I like my Macs but you seem to be more comfortable with Windows and there really is no reason to change if you can find a place as described, with competent people who understand what you need. I my years in the wilderness when I was using Windows, I have had good experiences with such places. Cheers, Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ YNWA On Jun 11, 2013, at 7:43 PM, Tina Manley wrote: > Very interesting! Thanks, > > Tina > > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at > lighttube.net>wrote: > >> Tina, >> >> I have been hesitant to mention this one, because I know of no one who has >> used their machines. But, since you are talking big money for the MacPro, >> I thought you deserved a chance to take a look. >> >> The company I refer to is Velocity Micro, in Richmond, VA. >> www.velocitymicro.com >> >> Their site shows two expensive machines built for videographers. You >> might talk with them about building something less exotic for your work. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tina Manley" <images at comporium.net> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:19 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Tina, time to go Mac! >> >> >> >> The reason I'm tempted by the new MacPro is that the work is already done. >>> It is a package specifically designed for photographers (or >>> videographers) >>> with speed and photo processing of prime importance. If there were a PC >>> already put together with the same attention to photographic needs, I >>> would >>> go with that. There are just too many confusing choices to make any one >>> of >>> which could hamper performance if I made the wrong choice. Even the >>> experts can't agree! I just want something that works when I turn it on >>> and doesn't have to be upgraded every 6 months. Right now, I'm waiting >>> to >>> see what's coming up in the near future on both platforms. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Tina >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 7:03 PM, George Lottermoser <imagist3 at mac.com >>>> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> On Jun 10, 2013, at 4:49 PM, Tina Manley wrote: >>>> >>>>> Can't do it!! All of my software is PC based - Photoshop, LR, Vuescan, >>>>> printers, Breezebrowser, etc, >>>>> >>>>> I have to admit that is one beautiful machine, though. >>>>> >>>>> Tina >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson at gmail.com> > >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> http://www.apple.com/mac-pro/ >>>> >>>> MACs have been running Windows software for well over a decade - without >>>> problems. >>>> And this "feature" has only improved steadily along with the power of >>>> the >>>> machines; >>>> and the homogenizing of the individual SW programs running. >>>> >>>> The current MACs are essentially UNIX machines. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> George Lottermoser >>>> george at imagist.com >>>> http://www.imagist.com >>>> http://www.imagist.com/blog >>>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/**imagist<http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See >>>> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >>>> more information >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Tina Manley >>> http://tina-manley.**artistwebsites.com<http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com> >>> >>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See >>> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >>> more information >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See >> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >> more information >> >> > > > -- > Tina Manley > http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >