[MacDV] Which video card on new G4?

Thubten Kunga Kunga at FutureMedia.org
Tue Jan 28 20:22:32 PST 2003


I would choose the ATI 9700 just because I like ATI and I don't like 
nVidea. But that's strictly my own bias. It may be overkill to choose a 
128MB 9700 over a 64MB ATI 9000, but if you can afford it go for the 
gold.

k

On Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at 08:17  PM, Shirley Kehr wrote:

> Do we do anything that requires or greatly enhances our work (iMovie,
> Final Cut Express, iDVD, Photoshop) if we get one of the optional 
> video cards?
>
> A friend at work said the ATI Radeon 9700 would have richer color and
> display better than the other optional card (forget the name exactly).
>
> I don't play games that require special video or do any 3-D graphics. 
> So
> is the default card all I need, or would one of the other ones help in
> video/Photoshop work?
>
> In case it matters, it will be driving a 22-inch Mitsubishi Diamond 
> Pro 2040U.
>
> Thanks
>
> Shirley



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