I would like to get some opinions from the list. I have PC tht is fully set-up and capable of editing video, however it locks up a lot randomly (Damn Windows!!). I have recently gotten a PCI Power Mac that was given to me because I expressed an interest to a few friends about learning Macs. My very generous friend gave me the following system:
Power Mac 7300/200 32 MB RAM 2 GB Apple hard drive 2 MB VRAM 256 K cache 200 MHz 604e processor 12x Apple CD-ROM Realtek 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card (I added this) Mac OS 9.2.2 (installed with OS9 Forever's helper app) I'd like to know a few things: 1: Can the AV module (from a 7600 AV or similar) be added to this system's logic board? 2: If not, what widely available low-cost options are available for video capture for a PCI Mac? Analog video, not digital! 3. What low-cost video editors/encoders/etc are best, and where can they be found? Are there any Freeware solutions for the Mac? 4. Is this Mac capable of video editing at all, with a few inexpensive upgrades? I have 128-256 MB extra RAM on the way, and I am thinking about a larger SCSI hard drive. A CD-RW would be nice, but isn't necessary (I have two IDE ones in two PC's, and can transfer the final product over the LAN for burning if necessary). I would prefer NOT to upgrade this to a G3/G4, due to the cost, performance bottlenecks, etc. Obviously, I am very new to Macs, but I have learned a LOT over the last two weeks. Opinions and suggestions are very much welcomed from all areas on this topic. TIA Michael -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
