Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]No, forget Best Buy. You need a hardcore local place, not a "pile them high and sell them cheap" type of retailer. 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 10:41 PM, Tina Manley wrote: > OK. Angie's List recommended for computer sales 2 outfits within 50 miles > of my house, Best Buy and NBS Technology - both in Charlotte about 40 miles > away. Best Buy is the Computer Geeks and I've had them work on my > computers but I'm not sure I'd trust them to build one. NBS has a website > with mostly 404 dead-end links. Not a good sign! :-( > > Tina > > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 4:33 PM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> > wrote: > >> I live in the middle-of-nowhere South Carolina. Charlotte is not too far >> away but how in the world do you choose someone to build the computer >> without being taken advantage of. I'm looking, I'm looking! Angie's List >> is not much help. >> >> Thanks!! >> >> Tina >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 4:25 PM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at >> frozenlight.eu>wrote: >> >>> 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 >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Tina Manley >> http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com >> > > > > -- > Tina Manley > http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >