[MacDV] 2GHz iMac v's 2.3GHz (dual) tower

[Phelim Lunny]

Thanks K, you reminded me to check the extended desktop spec on the 2GHz
iMac G5. None. Mirroring only. So an iMac is out.
'Am using a TiBook with a 24" Dell extended desktop at the moment. ('Could
use a boost.)


> I'm using dual 2.5 with two Dell Monitors. 1920x1200 and 1600x1200. I
> strongly vote against any iMac for video editing.
> 
> k

> 
>> The 2GHz iMac looks like great value at $1.7k... big screen, decent
>> video
>> card etc.
>> But the *dual* 2.3GHz has double the bus size and FW800 and looks more
>> suited to FCP 5.
>> Would the iMac handle FCP at a decent speed (with just 2GB RAM) or
>> is it a
>> no-brainer?