[MacDV] the new iMacs

[Tom Meyer]

The iMacs in my school lab I believe have the Firewire 800 port as it is 
a completely different plug than the old firewire. I don't know if that 
means it is firewire 800 or just 6 pin versus 4 pin or whatever. Anyway 
I bought an adaptor that allows me to plug in the old cables into the 
new iMac and I have had no trouble with older firewire items plugged 
straight into the new iMac. Don't know if that pertains here but for 
what it is worth.

Tom

TUCKER Ian wrote:
> Thanks Ross.
>
> Your comments are most useful in helping me make a decision.
>
> Best wishes,
> Ian Tucker
>
>
> On 14/07/2011, at 9:59 PM, Dominion Market Research wrote:
>
>   
>> Ian,
>>
>> About three weeks ago I got one of the "maxed-out" iMacs and can say I am very happy with it. I choose to get the minimum ram from Apple and upgraded via Crucial. I understand that the internal drives cannot be upgraded by mere mortals, so get the largest you can afford at the time of purchase. However, the promise of Thunderbolt means that large external drives will someday be available. I have not done an A/B comparison, but rendering and exporting video files is MUCH faster on the new Mac.
>>
>> A couple of "issues" I encountered with software...
>>
>> I used Migration Assistant to move files from my old G5. However the Apple pro apps (Final Cut, Soundtrack, etc) apparently don't do well. iMovie and iDVD did just fine. I had to reinstall and use Software Update to get things back to where I was. You can use the latest discs you have to reinstall as long as you have your original serial numbers.
>>
>> I had similar issues with some Adobe software. I needed to run a "cleaner" utility from their web site to get rid of any vestiges of old files and then reinstall. A pain, but it worked.
>>
>> And I had to replace my camera Firewire cable. The old one was a Firewire 400, but the new Mac has a Firewire 800 port, and just one of those. So, when I want to connect the camera, I have to eject the connected Firewire external drive.
>>
>> As for your second question, my issues with having to reinstall software from original discs does raise the issue of reinstalling App Store software. I hear that there is a way to may a bootable disc if you have to reinstall Lion. I'd feel more comfortable if the same were true for other App Store purchases...such as FCPX.
>>
>> Final Cut Pro X is a 1.33 gig download. Once that's done, there are additional files that can be downloaded to enhance the program.
>>
>> Ross Hunter
>> Orange, VA
>>
>>     
>>> Thanks for that Patty.   I kicked off this thread and all of a sudden it went pear shape!
>>>
>>> I have had great value from this List over the years, particularly when I was starting with FCP.
>>>
>>> First question :- How large is the new FCP package download?
>>>
>>> Secondly:-  Are you able to back FCP up to disc (or some other recording medium), or will you have to re-download it any time you want to re-build your computer?
>>>
>>> Thirdly:- My Intel Mac Pro is now 5 years old and I am considering going for a new, maxed-out iMac  to replace it.    Any thoughts?
>>>
>>> In relation to "2" above , I wonder how people not on Broadband; can't get Broadband , or live in remote areas are going to get on?
>>> Apple has said you can go to one of their stores to receive the download, but here in Adelaide , Sth Australia,  with a population of around 1.4 million people,  we do not have an Apple store!
>>>
>>> In closing, let's keep the List going and keep our questions and comments to Digital Video.
>>>
>>> Regards to all,
>>> Ian Tucker
>>>       
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