pc or mac?
Oct 20, 2014 15:43:11 #
Dngallagher wrote:
I suppose it all depends on what amount of time it... (show quote)
Well, what I'm saying is this: It doesn't take long.
No, I didn't time it-- but I'm an impatient guy.
:thumbup:
Oct 20, 2014 15:44:05 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
8GB was barely enough for my machine at first, but as my LR library grew, it became way too slow. 16 GB seems to work for me now.
16 is a good size - but I notice every now and then I push that limit.... rarely... but I notice swaps in my activity monitor from time to time. 32 should take care of it! :)
Oct 20, 2014 15:44:33 #
I also run memory keeper on my mac and it does a nice job of restoring memory when doing a long editing session...without restarting.
http://memorykeeper.kromtech.net/
http://memorykeeper.kromtech.net/
Oct 20, 2014 15:47:06 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
I also run memory keeper on my mac and it does a nice job of restoring memory when doing a long editing session...without restarting.
http://memorykeeper.kromtech.net/
http://memorykeeper.kromtech.net/
Thanks.
I used to have a Mamiya 645 1000s. Is that what you have?
Oct 20, 2014 15:47:32 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Well, what I'm saying is this: It doesn't take long.
No, I didn't time it-- but I'm an impatient guy.
:thumbup:
No, I didn't time it-- but I'm an impatient guy.
:thumbup:
Swapping will be shown in activity monitor. My goal is always to have 0 bytes shown :)
If it is quick enough for your work great!
Now, if you have an SSD internal, then page ins/outs are very quick!
Oct 20, 2014 15:49:24 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thanks.
I used to have a Mamiya 645 1000s. Is that what you have?
I used to have a Mamiya 645 1000s. Is that what you have?
Nope, the model before that with the 1/500s shutter.
Oct 20, 2014 16:01:34 #
nakkh wrote:
THAT's a big deal. Learning a new platform is no easy task.
Yeah but i still use windows 7. So either get used to windows 8 (totally different ) or another platform.
Oct 20, 2014 16:02:37 #
And im not looking to get rid of the pc i have. I just want a dedicated pc or mac for photo processing only
Oct 20, 2014 16:11:19 #
8 is not that different & 10 will be more like 7 so there's that to consider .
bakedtator wrote:
Yeah but i still use windows 7. So either get used to windows 8 (totally different ) or another platform.
Oct 20, 2014 16:16:29 #
nakkh wrote:
8 is not that different & 10 will be more like 7 so there's that to consider .
Ah i see......again i want to thank everyone for there comments and insight on the situation at hand...:)
Oct 20, 2014 17:05:09 #
doduce wrote:
You might as well have asked, which is better Nikon or Canon. But you'll get some lively discussion.
Couldn't have said it better. You can buy more PC for less money. There's more software available for PC's. And, if you're reasonably handy with a screwdriver, you can do your own upgrades.
Oct 20, 2014 17:45:51 #
I used a Windows computer for 30 years and then switched eight years to an iMac and never looked back. This coincided with my retirement and the switch to working in a home office. I previously had access to PC support at work. Apple has an inexpensive support plan. You log in, state the nature of your problem, and they call you back. The call back comes in less than a minute. I have used the service 25+ times and never been disappointed. They will escalate the problem if the first person can't solve it. For me, this support service is the main reason to switch to a Mac for home computing.
Oct 20, 2014 17:56:07 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Couldn't have said it better. You can buy more PC for less money. There's more software available for PC's. And, if you're reasonably handy with a screwdriver, you can do your own upgrades.
This article may be last years, but it still holds true....
Yes, you can buy a PC cheaper, BUT you get what you pay for....
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/macs/macs-more-expensive.htm
Oct 20, 2014 18:03:06 #
Dngallagher wrote:
This article may be last years, but it still holds true....
Yes, you can buy a PC cheaper, BUT you get what you pay for....
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/macs/macs-more-expensive.htm
Yes, you can buy a PC cheaper, BUT you get what you pay for....
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/macs/macs-more-expensive.htm
Building a PC is fairly simple if you can handle a screwdriver. The think I like best is that I can stuff it with as many hard drives as the case will handle so I don't have to worry about external drives. I think it cost me about $300.00 for parts 5 years ago. The only things I've done since then is bump it to 16gigs of RAM & put 2 2Tb drives in for backups. It still runs fast enough to suit me.
Oct 20, 2014 20:08:09 #
bakedtator wrote:
I currently use a pc to edit photos. I am looking into updating my system. I have been told that both are best from different angles. Any information would be helpful.
Just saw the new all-in-one Mac desktop is available for pre-order through B&H. Pricey but they have a 27" Retina display. That said, there are monitors with better resolution than the Retina displays that you could pair with a less expensive PC that is just as capable.
If you are planning to do PP on a laptop, get at least a 15" monitor--I have a 13" and it is really limiting. And again, you can get Win laptops with higher screen resolution than a top end MacBook Pro with the Retina display for considerably less. For the best resolution, look at the gaming machines such as the Lenovo Y50UHD.
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