Best computer for fish pics and videos? - Spearboard.com - The World's Largest Spearfishing Diving Boating Social Media Forum

John Hughes · 12-13-2011, 08:10 PM

I've got free reign on a new computer for Christmas. I'm thinkin I'm not going to hurt mom for more than $1500.

Fundamentally, I completely suck with these things and all I use them for is storing fish pics and spearboarding. I might ultimately like to get into videos if I had the right setup and could figure it out.

Please help me with my choice between PC or MAC. Keep in mind, outside of the words "computer" and "toolbar" I have no idea what you're talking about when speaking computer gobbledeegook.

I am not interested in a laptop for various reasons.

Feel free to post up epic deals that I can just click on and order with my moms credit card

as usual, thank you for all your help!!!

JTH · 12-13-2011, 08:19 PM

As much as I hate to say it, I think a mac would probably be best. They have pretty cool vid/ pic editing programs.

haliseeker · 12-13-2011, 08:25 PM

Hey John . My wife is an Applications Programmer and her suggestion is a Mac .It's what were currently using and I used to be a P.C. person and I diid the cross over Two years ago and I'm a General Contractor ( so a non I.T. type).If you want full movie rendering as your best bet is the desk Top (faster processing)in plain english it's better and bigger.

rogerkamp8817 · 12-13-2011, 08:30 PM

PM sent! I might be able to help you out with this one.

"Yard-Sale Josh" · 12-13-2011, 08:38 PM

OK I really really hate mac computers with a passion but,
Given the technical skill set you described I am betting a mac would be the easiest for you to edit pictures, video, and surf the net with.
Can't believe I just said that......Barf

BOLTSFAN · 12-13-2011, 08:44 PM

I have always been a PC person, but I'm going to get a MacBook Pro tomorrow because I’m really getting into picture and video editing. The new MacBook Airs also have solid state drives in them as well which eliminates disc failure with the old hard drives. I recommend going into a Best Buy or other computer store and messing around with the computers for awhile and see which one feels the easiest for you to use. Also get a good external hard drive to store all your pictures and videos on if you end up getting a desktop or a laptop just in case something happens to your computer you won't lose all your pictures. And if you have a friend who is in the military try to get them to take you on base to the exchange because you won't have to worry about sales tax which can start adding up when you get into the thousands. Good luck and try not to spend to much money.

John Hughes · 12-13-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Yard-Sale Josh"

OK I really really hate mac computers with a passion but,
Given the technical skill set you described I am betting a mac would be the easiest for you to edit pictures, video, and surf the net with.
Can't believe I just said that......Barf

that's probably the only time I've heard anyone say anything bad about a MAC. I know nothing about computers, but I'm leaning toward MAC just because everybody raves about how easy they are. I don't even know how to use a PC, I figure MAC might be the way to go.

Open to suggestions though, keep it comin!

And Haliseeker, bigger and better I can understand and is pretty much what I'm lookin for, thanks!!

sucinimad · 12-13-2011, 08:52 PM

John, for your type of usage, 99% of the current PC desktops these days will suffice your needs. Unless you're into heavy video production, there's no reason to spend big bucks on Macs or high end PC's. I would lean toward a mid range PC that will last you a while. Mac can take a while to learn and since you're technologically illiterate

, don't waste time with one. I recommend a used/refurbished system from Dell. These come with a warranty and good customer service. You can browse through their desktops here: http://www.dell.com/us/dfh/p/desktops. Something in the XPS line will be more than enough. They come ready to go with free keyboard and mouse. They also have refurbished monitors if you're looking for one as well.

Kraken · 12-13-2011, 08:56 PM

once you go mac, you never go back...But seriously I love my Macbook Pro and it processes HD videos and HUGE pictures files like its nothing.

"Yard-Sale Josh" · 12-13-2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Hughes

that's probably the only time I've heard anyone say anything bad about a MAC. I know nothing about computers, but I'm leaning toward MAC just because everybody raves about how easy they are. I don't even know how to use a PC, I figure MAC might be the way to go.

Open to suggestions though, keep it comin!

And Haliseeker, bigger and better I can understand and is pretty much what I'm lookin for, thanks!!

Why Macs Suck - YouTube

C monster · 12-13-2011, 09:07 PM

Mac all the way. Not even close.

SC

"Yard-Sale Josh" · 12-13-2011, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C monster

Mac all the way. Not even close.

SC

Boooooo!

the bodj · 12-13-2011, 09:35 PM

after using a macbook pro for almost a year, going back to a PC feels like im using rocks and sticks. it just feels like old caveman technology

SpearMax · 12-13-2011, 09:45 PM

Here is the breakdown of Spearboard users from my statistics package:

Operating Systems

Windows - 68.8 %
Macintosh - 25 %
Linux - 4.7 %

FTLA · 12-13-2011, 09:51 PM

I would go with the IMAC, I recently purchased one and use it for videoand picture editing. The programs and computer are very easy to use. Finding programs is very easy to, if you want to challenge yourself and start using adobe. Best of all no viruses!


Home	Tournaments	Calendar	Weather	Merchandise	Sponsors

12-13-2011, 08:10 PM	#1
John Hughes wsb....I'm over it! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Pedro Posts: 3,853	Best computer for fish pics and videos? I've got free reign on a new computer for Christmas. I'm thinkin I'm not going to hurt mom for more than $1500. Fundamentally, I completely suck with these things and all I use them for is storing fish pics and spearboarding. I might ultimately like to get into videos if I had the right setup and could figure it out. Please help me with my choice between PC or MAC. Keep in mind, outside of the words "computer" and "toolbar" I have no idea what you're talking about when speaking computer gobbledeegook. I am not interested in a laptop for various reasons. Feel free to post up epic deals that I can just click on and order with my moms credit card as usual, thank you for all your help!!! __________________ I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10

12-13-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
JTH Jordan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 997	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? As much as I hate to say it, I think a mac would probably be best. They have pretty cool vid/ pic editing programs. __________________ Last edited by JTH; 12-13-2011 at 10:27 PM.

12-13-2011, 08:25 PM	#3
haliseeker Black Ops Tom Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clairemont , California Posts: 219	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? Hey John . My wife is an Applications Programmer and her suggestion is a Mac .It's what were currently using and I used to be a P.C. person and I diid the cross over Two years ago and I'm a General Contractor ( so a non I.T. type).If you want full movie rendering as your best bet is the desk Top (faster processing)in plain english it's better and bigger. __________________ Beaten paths exist only on terra firma

12-13-2011, 08:30 PM	#4
rogerkamp8817 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 24 Posts: 117	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? PM sent! I might be able to help you out with this one.

12-13-2011, 08:38 PM	#5
"Yard-Sale Josh" Call me Kyle Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 3,857	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? OK I really really hate mac computers with a passion but, Given the technical skill set you described I am betting a mac would be the easiest for you to edit pictures, video, and surf the net with. Can't believe I just said that......Barf

12-13-2011, 08:44 PM	#6
BOLTSFAN Cody Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cmont San Diego Age: 19 Posts: 614	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? I have always been a PC person, but I'm going to get a MacBook Pro tomorrow because I’m really getting into picture and video editing. The new MacBook Airs also have solid state drives in them as well which eliminates disc failure with the old hard drives. I recommend going into a Best Buy or other computer store and messing around with the computers for awhile and see which one feels the easiest for you to use. Also get a good external hard drive to store all your pictures and videos on if you end up getting a desktop or a laptop just in case something happens to your computer you won't lose all your pictures. And if you have a friend who is in the military try to get them to take you on base to the exchange because you won't have to worry about sales tax which can start adding up when you get into the thousands. Good luck and try not to spend to much money. __________________ Last edited by BOLTSFAN; 12-13-2011 at 08:53 PM.

12-13-2011, 08:52 PM	#8
sucinimad ` Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 693	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? John, for your type of usage, 99% of the current PC desktops these days will suffice your needs. Unless you're into heavy video production, there's no reason to spend big bucks on Macs or high end PC's. I would lean toward a mid range PC that will last you a while. Mac can take a while to learn and since you're technologically illiterate , don't waste time with one. I recommend a used/refurbished system from Dell. These come with a warranty and good customer service. You can browse through their desktops here: http://www.dell.com/us/dfh/p/desktops. Something in the XPS line will be more than enough. They come ready to go with free keyboard and mouse. They also have refurbished monitors if you're looking for one as well.

12-13-2011, 08:56 PM	#9
Kraken I am the sea Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: "Galvatraz," TX Age: 22 Posts: 1,193	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? once you go mac, you never go back...But seriously I love my Macbook Pro and it processes HD videos and HUGE pictures files like its nothing. __________________ spearfishing? you sound like a caveman. http://www.headhunterspearfishing.com/

12-13-2011, 09:07 PM	#11
C monster Do Rad Dough Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 2,284	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? Mac all the way. Not even close. SC

12-13-2011, 09:35 PM	#13
the bodj sardine slayer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Moorpark, Ca Posts: 690	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? after using a macbook pro for almost a year, going back to a PC feels like im using rocks and sticks. it just feels like old caveman technology

12-13-2011, 09:45 PM	#14
SpearMax Forum Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida USA Posts: 11,441	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? Here is the breakdown of Spearboard users from my statistics package: Operating Systems Windows - 68.8 % Macintosh - 25 % Linux - 4.7 %

12-13-2011, 09:51 PM	#15
FTLA Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Plantation,FL Age: 24 Posts: 168	Re: Best computer for fish pics and videos? I would go with the IMAC, I recently purchased one and use it for videoand picture editing. The programs and computer are very easy to use. Finding programs is very easy to, if you want to challenge yourself and start using adobe. Best of all no viruses!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: