On 15/11/04 16:48, "Kevin Bellerose" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Howdy, My name is Kevin and this is my first adventure into the Mac world. > As a disillusioned windows user, I was turned onto Mac after buying an ipod > and using my wife's ibook (she's a teacher) After much research I finally > decided on a Pismo. Here is what I purchased > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5729915021&ssPageName= > STRK:MEWN:IT > > Seems like a nice unit so far. I am looking to do some video editing and > Photoshop work ( have a brand new baby to have fun with). With the specs of > this machine G4 500 1 gig ram, what should I use to edit video from my > minidv cam. also what would run well on this system for first person > shooters or MDK type games? Thanks, Kevin I think that iMovie should fill the ticket for your video editing needs. However, as far as first shooters are concerned, don't have too much expectations. The Pismo video subsystem is about 5 years old and is not up to the task of running demanding games due to its limited video memory (only 8MB) and its relatively slow and primitive GPU. You will probably be able to run games that came out 2 or 3 years ago if you keep the video settings to a minimum. Warcraft III, for example, was running on my previous Pismo (with a 500MHz G3 processor), but I had to set the video settings to low. I also ran Alien vs. Predator (the initial version, I didn't even dare to try the sequel) and No One Lives Forever was also running OK. Welcome to the Mac world, BTW! -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
