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    Question A Q for the Computer Savvy...

    Which I most definitely am not.

    Within the next few days I'm going to have a small amount ($500ish) that I can spend on a new computer and accessories/software. It is rapidly becoming clear that my beloved Mac is simply not going to do the job, it lacks the functionality on webcam and video software that I really do need to make a solid go of this thing. Since my mac is still fine otherwise, this would be a strictly work-usage computer. (All to the better, tax-wise, as I understand it.)

    I'm a Mac person. I have never owned a PC of any kind, and I have NO idea what I'm looking for other than that it needs to be able to handle Flash 11 (seems the streaming sites want at least that version), and that I'll need a decent video editing program.

    Obviously not enough, and having done the "I'm clueless, upsell me and make your month" dance in Best Buy, I have no desire to give a repeat performance.

    What am I looking for, processor wise, software, anything else you think would be needful?? Help!

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    Default Re: A Q for the Computer Savvy...

    For 500$ you are not going to get a mac that will handle streaming in hd, and you would get a lot more bang for your buck going with a desktop instead of a laptop.

    Things you should look for are a fast processor (quad core, or an i7, look up reviews and benchmarks for any processor you're considering), and a good video card. With laptops you have to make sure it has dedicated graphics, not integrated. 4gb of ram would be sufficient, but 8 wouldn't hurt.

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    Default Re: A Q for the Computer Savvy...

    I wasn't clear, I'm sorry. I've decided it's time to suck it up and buy a PC for working, as much as I will forever be a dedicated Mac lover, they're just too expensive for what I need it to do.

    I do want a laptop just for the ability to move around and stream from wherever, since our upload is fantastic even with wifi, so I'm not really worried about that. I just don't know jack all about PCs and can't afford to get upsold a bunch of extras I don't need.

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