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Which setup do you think is better
Windows laptop around $600 Logitech quickcam pro 9000 monkeyjam
and sony vages movie studio
or
macbook final cut express istopmotion and a camcorder around $200 or something like it
thanks
Windows, because the quality would be better and I hear Sony Vegas is easier to use and less expensive. Also, the laptop would make for some good portability. But instead of MonkeyJam, use HeliumFrog. It's free, and it has Onion Skinning.
I agree with Goldencamerstudios...and I'm a Mac user
which laptop would you recommend like how march ram and proceeser speed do you need
what would the best antivirus softwere be for windows thats not to expensive
I would recommend AVG. I always used the free version. I currently use Avast, but I only switched because the newest version of AVG didn't work correctly with Vista PCs (which I have). You can download AVG here:
http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage
thanks
which laptop would you recommend like how much ram and processor speed do you need
I recommend 2 to 3 gigabytes of RAM if you get a computer with a 32 bit operating system, since all 32 bit OS's only recognize (and make usage of) 3 to 3.5 gigabytes of RAM. If you get a computer with a 64 bit OS, the 4 gigs and above are what you'll need.
The only downside of 64 bit Windows operating systems are compatibility issues with programs, since most programs aren't made for 64 bit OS.
For the processor, get an Intel or AMD, Intel being your best bet. you'll also want to look for processors with speeds at or above 2.5 gigahertz, which isn't hard to find these days.
what would the best antivirus softwere be for windows thats not to expensive
I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials. It's free, and I've never had any problems with it.
Macbooks come with 2 gbs of RAM but can be updated up to 4 gbs.
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/product/ … n-notebook
Would this laptop be any good.
anything mac is epic. get a mac
Toshiba is good.
I'm typing this from one right now.
anything mac is epic. get a mac
That doesn't help him at all. He's gonna need reasons as to why Macs are better. Although I agree that if you want a computer just for fun and whatnot, Macs are better overall. HOWEVER. For brickfilming, many people prefer PCs, because they are more specific to certain needs. Also PCs tend to be able to handle more; once again, they do certain things very well, instead of everything moderately well, which a Mac does.
Toshiba is good. I'm typing this from one right now.
Toshiba is indeed good, I have one too; but mine is pretty crappy overall, so you just have to make sure that you get all the specs that you want for brickfilming.
As for the laptop you asked about, I'm not really a techie guy, so I can't tell you much about specifics.
Final Cut and iStopmotion are amazingly good softwares but windows is a little limited.
Final Cut and iStopmotion are amazingly good softwares but windows is a little limited.
Erm...
Not to burst your bubble but there are much more programs available to Windows (that are used mainly for stop motion purposes) than in a Mac, take a look at the Free Software List for a few examples, and of course there are many shareware softwares that are very useful for video making purposes on Windows, that being said Mac also has a few, though not many freeware programs.
-Tejas VIM
Windows is far less limited than Mac.
anything mac is epic. get a mac
Seriously? Not one reason why Mac is better? I do believe Mac is better, but seriously!
anything mac is epic. get a mac
agggggghhhhhh the reason I think mac is better is from personal experience: I have used the newest versions of mac & pc, and mac in general is faster. It also is better for artsy-fartsy things like films, because of it's graphics processsing chip or something like that. also macs are less prone to viruses becausethey were based on unix which is very secure, and also less people use them so hackers don't really bother creating viruses for them. MAC IS BETTER GET A MAC!
Stop right there.
You are a little Mac Nazi aren't you?
Despite what has been said before, there is no reason for Adobe to be slower on a PC than a Mac. Macs and PC's are both great, but for different people. If you choose to get a PC be prepared with some DIY fixing ect. If you get a Mac then you won't have too. I do agree on the fact that OSX is allot more efficient than Windows 7, but seriously Macs are rubbish for gaming and you can get much better rigs. I would say that software is more important than hardware in this case, so I would go for whatever software you prefer.
Okay I don't really game much so I see no advantage to pcs, but you gamers out there, go get a pc. If you feel like it. Or get a mac. I just think mac is better...... And how am I a Mac Nazi (thats funny 
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