[quicksilver8907]

I just graduated high school and I wish to pursue a career in Video Production. I have been a pc user all of my life, but now I want to switch to macs for obvious reasons. I want a computer that will run final cut pro smoothly. I got about 1000 dollars for graduation, but I was hoping to save some of it. However, I really want a computer that will run FCP well and will last me awhile. I can get a dual 2.7ghz g5 with 4.5gb of ram and 500gb hard drive for 1300. Or I could get a dual 1.25ghz g4 with 768 mb of ram and a 120gb hard drive for 500. What should I do, should I spend all of my money and get the sweet g5 or should I start out with the g4 and work my way up? I need help, please help as soon as possible. Thanks
Tyler

[imitchellg5]

Dual 2.7.

[bballe336]

Get the G5. It's a much faster machine.

[OreoCookie]

A G5 is clearly a better start. Hands down.

However, you might also want to look into an iMac for instance. You'd get a nice screen with your computer (which you need for sure when editing videos). If you run the latest version of Final Cut (I think Final Cut Express will suffice for your needs), it runs natively on Intel-based Macs as well. Hence an Intel-based iMac seems to be a worthy alternative.