[MacDV] Re: New to list - suggestions invited, please!

[Illovox Media]

on 7/28/03 8:40 AM, MrWitch at mrwitch at tampabay.rr.com wrote:

> I was going to start giving a certain person on this list a piece of my
> mind, but as it is beneath me and insulting to the rest, I will keep my
> mouth shut, for now.
> 
> Sorry, but I never said that I couldn't afford the Canopus. I just said
> it was overpriced. This is based on relative pricing of what is
> available for PC systems. I just can't see spending $300 on something
> for a Mac that costs half the price for a PC, and the only difference is
> drivers.
> 
> As for where I got my $30 per DVD-R, this is the current price per disc
> at my local Circuit City, one of the cheapest places locally. Of course
> I could find them cheaper online, but I rarely buy online due to the
> problems (shipping costs, worrying if the stuff will even be sent, etc.).
> 
> I realise things change over two years. I'm not stupid. All I was trying
> to say is that I have been considering this project for a long time and
> have put a lot of thought and study into it. The only thing I am unsure
> of is the Mac side of things, as like I said, I am new to Macs.
> 
> As for your little crack about not having money...  well, excuse me if
> some of us are less fortunate than you are. Since you seem so well off,
> why don't you give away your excess cash?
> 
> I won't even discuss your suggestion of the camera...

As Kunga has said many a time, he has NO money.  And yet, hilariously, he
always seems to announce acquisitions of new toys just as they come
available.  He means well, however, and often has fine comments laced with
good info.