Apart from anything else, it's worth using a monitor for editing work because working for prolonged periods at a laptop is very bad for your neck and back. I've managed to eliminate headaches and neck pain by connecting my powerbook to a monitor. It also removes the temptation to use the trackpad, which compounds the problem by making you tense and twist your arms, wrist & fingers much more.
This is a hugely underestimated problem. Our bodies compensate for our abuse to a point, but the compound buildup of damage to muscles is insane. The head is a big heavy ball that's far better balanced on top of your neck using front and back muscles, not hanging forward with your neck and back holding onto it with all their might. I know enough editors who have bad backs anyway because of slumping forward at the desk, even before it became possible to do it on a laptop. Rupert http://twittervlog.tv On 19-Dec-08, at 10:10 AM, Irene Duma wrote: Ok. I got answers re: the specs for MacBook Pro 17" 2.5GHz 4GB/ 250GB / 512VRM/ Super 1680x1050 Matte with 1 TB external array for $$2880 CDN Yes it¹s a 3 month old model, but brand new. Super = super drive - DVD dual layer burner Matte screen - standard res The sales person said yes, the new MBPros have HD res 1920 x1200 but are lots more expensive and that I should by a monitor with the money I save. He said I won¹t be able to edit HD on the monitor though, but that almost noone does that as there¹s not enough workspace. So, I am just wondering about the Monitor resolution. Would it be ridiculous using the monitor for editing I am thinking about if I am away from the desk? Would it be better to spring for the new ones? Macdoc are saying now is a goodtime to buy because the Canadian dollar has dropped and prices are expected to go up. Thoughts and thanks. Irene Duma Strange Duck Media Web Design and Creative Marketing Blogging easy computer tips http://www.strangeduck.com/blog and comedy at http://www.bittertonic.com St. John¹s Address: 12 Allan Square St. John's, NL A1C 4A8 T. 709-726-6178 C.709-699-8205 From: Dom Zook <d...@gadzookfilms.com> Reply-To: <videoblogging@yahoogroups.com> Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:55:40 -0800 To: <videoblogging@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Macbook pro questions The older version, my version, had a 1440x900 max. resolution, but the video card could pump out a hefty 1920x1200 to an external monitor. I'm pretty sure you're looking at a new one, but yeah, you should definitely call to find out what that matte is they're talking about. Seems pointless to me. Good luck! Dom Zook GadZook Films http://blog.gadzookfilms.com http://twitter.com/gadzook http://store.gadzookfilms.com On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 8:50 AM, Irene Duma <ir...@strangeduck.com <mailto:irene%40strangeduck.com> > wrote: > Thanks. It does. Maybe it¹s an older version of the macbook pro. I will > email and ask. > > > Irene Duma > Strange Duck Media > > Web Design and Creative Marketing > Blogging easy computer tips http://www.strangeduck.com/blog > and comedy at http://www.bittertonic.com > > St. John¹s Address: > 12 Allan Square > St. John's, NL > A1C 4A8 > T. 709-726-6178 > C.709-699-8205 > > From: Dom Zook <d...@gadzookfilms.com <mailto:domz% 40gadzookfilms.com> <domz%40gadzookfilms.com>> > Reply-To: <videoblogging@yahoogroups.com <mailto:videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com> <videoblogging% 40yahoogroups.com> > > > Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:48:25 -0800 > To: <videoblogging@yahoogroups.com <mailto:videoblogging% 40yahoogroups.com> <videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com>> > Subject: Re: [videoblogging] Macbook pro questions > > VRM is video RAM, your video card's memory. 512 is great. The video card > should be able to pump out full HD resolution to an external monitor. I > don't know what the Super is in there for, other than marketing purposes. > The 17-inch MBP should offer 1920x1200 resolution, I'm not sure what they > are playing at here. This was one of the touted new features. I think > macdoc > sells mattes to place on the screen? Maybe? That's just a weird resolution, > I'm not sure what they mean. > > The display is shiny. You can't get around it. The new MBP's are only > shiny. > > Hope this helps! > > Dom Zook > GadZook Films > http://blog.gadzookfilms.com > http://twitter.com/gadzook > http://store.gadzookfilms.com > > On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 8:09 AM, Irene Duma <ir...@strangeduck.com <mailto:irene%40strangeduck.com> <irene%40strangeduck.com> > <mailto:irene%40strangeduck.com <irene%2540strangeduck.com> <mailto:irene%40strangeduck.com > > > wrote: > > > I¹m considering this machine for video editing as I found a great deal > > at > > macdoc.com (which is a super shop for those in Ontario) but wondering > > about > > some of the specs > > > > MacBook Pro 17" 2.5GHz 4GB/ 250GB / 512VRM/ Super 1680x1050 Matte > > > > What¹s VRM? Is 512 a lot? > > > > At this screen resolution, is HD editing possible? Is the super standing > > for > > Super VGA? If I use external monitor, is 1680x1050 still the highest > > resolution? > > > > Is matte better than shiny? > > > > Thanks for you help. I tried searching, but didn¹t get results for the > VRM > > question. > > > > Irene > > > > Irene Duma > > Strange Duck Media > > > > Web Design and Creative Marketing > > Blogging easy computer tips http://www.strangeduck.com/blog > > and comedy at http://www.bittertonic.com > > > > St. John¹s Address: > > 12 Allan Square > > St. John's, NL > > A1C 4A8 > > T. 709-726-6178 > > C.709-699-8205 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
