djpeymanz
is this a good laptop for VIDEO mixing
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11175726&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&N=4017747&Mo=19&pos=1&No=6&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4338&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&ec=&topnav=
Limited Time Offer:
$50 coupon reflected in price.
Online price
$1,549.99
Less coupon
-$ 50.00
YOUR COST
$1,499.99
Centrino™ Info
Windows Vista™ Capable
Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium, Free plus Shipping and Handling payable at redemption.
Processor & Memory:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 at 2.0GHz
4MB L2 cache
667MHz Front Side Bus
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
Drives:
160GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Graphics & Video:
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife™; up to 1280 x 800 pixels
256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™(shared)
Communications:
Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless (802.11a/g, 54Mbps)
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Internal 56K V.92 modem
Slots:
One ExpressCard slot 54mm 1.5 V and 3.3 V
I/O Ports:
IEEE 1394
4-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
Flash Memory Slot - Secure Digital (SD) and SD/IO compliant 5-in-1 Combo Card connector - reads MS, MS Pro, SD/SDIO, MMC, xD CD type I/II, & IBM Microdrive through ExpressCard adapter
Video: 15-pin monitor connector
S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
Audio jacks: Stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector (same as line-out), microphone mini-connector
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11175726&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&N=4017747&Mo=19&pos=1&No=6&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4338&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&ec=&topnav=
Limited Time Offer:
$50 coupon reflected in price.
Online price
$1,549.99
Less coupon
-$ 50.00
YOUR COST
$1,499.99
Centrino™ Info
Windows Vista™ Capable
Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium, Free plus Shipping and Handling payable at redemption.
Processor & Memory:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 at 2.0GHz
4MB L2 cache
667MHz Front Side Bus
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
Drives:
160GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Graphics & Video:
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife™; up to 1280 x 800 pixels
256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™(shared)
Communications:
Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless (802.11a/g, 54Mbps)
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Internal 56K V.92 modem
Slots:
One ExpressCard slot 54mm 1.5 V and 3.3 V
I/O Ports:
IEEE 1394
4-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
Flash Memory Slot - Secure Digital (SD) and SD/IO compliant 5-in-1 Combo Card connector - reads MS, MS Pro, SD/SDIO, MMC, xD CD type I/II, & IBM Microdrive through ExpressCard adapter
Video: 15-pin monitor connector
S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
Audio jacks: Stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector (same as line-out), microphone mini-connector
Posted Mon 13 Nov 06 @ 8:18 pm
sbangs
Quote :
shared videomemory
this means your video memory is dependant on ram this is very bad indeed
i would get a different laptop or ask for a different card
regards
skyfxl
Posted Mon 13 Nov 06 @ 8:47 pm
djpeymanz
what do u guys think of this one
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11175662&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&N=4017747&Mo=19&pos=1&No=3&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4338&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&ec=&topnav=&SessionID=5c208c0a-14d7-4cee-a66c-8f6140c635d4
Processor & Memory:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 at 2.0GHz
Centrino™ Technology
4MB L2 Cache
667MHz Front Side Bus
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
Drives:
200GB 4200rpm SATA Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Graphics & Video:
17" WXGA+ display; up to 1440 x 900 pixels
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS
Multimedia USB TV tuner with remote control
Communications:
Intel® PRO/ Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless(802.11a/g, 54Mbps)
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Internal 56K V.92 fax modem
Audio:
Integrated High Definition Audio
I/O Ports:
IEEE 1394 integrated port (1394 cable and software sold separately)
6-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
5-in-1 removable memory card reader
Video: 15-pin monitor connector
Digital Video Interface (DVI)
S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
Audio jacks: Stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector (same as line-out), microphone miniconnector
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11175662&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&N=4017747&Mo=19&pos=1&No=3&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4338&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&ec=&topnav=&SessionID=5c208c0a-14d7-4cee-a66c-8f6140c635d4
Processor & Memory:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 at 2.0GHz
Centrino™ Technology
4MB L2 Cache
667MHz Front Side Bus
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
Drives:
200GB 4200rpm SATA Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Graphics & Video:
17" WXGA+ display; up to 1440 x 900 pixels
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS
Multimedia USB TV tuner with remote control
Communications:
Intel® PRO/ Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless(802.11a/g, 54Mbps)
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Internal 56K V.92 fax modem
Audio:
Integrated High Definition Audio
I/O Ports:
IEEE 1394 integrated port (1394 cable and software sold separately)
6-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
5-in-1 removable memory card reader
Video: 15-pin monitor connector
Digital Video Interface (DVI)
S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
Audio jacks: Stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector (same as line-out), microphone miniconnector
Posted Tue 14 Nov 06 @ 12:26 am
listen2
i have that same x1400 card and so far what little video i tried seems fine. It is shared but it has dedicated 128 megs and shared up to 256. From my understanding the 128 dedicated is well enough to mix video with.
Posted Tue 14 Nov 06 @ 1:03 am
Soundman69
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, buy a Dell laptop and expect it to work properly with VDJ. I tried to configure my friend's brand new top of the line Dell Inspiron for over a week with several types of soundcards and both VDJ 4.1 and 3.4. Could never get VDJ to function properly with an external USB or Firewire audio on the Dell. Tried several different sond cards and none would play without skipping. Finally gor my friend to exchange it for a Toshiba (same as what I own) and everything worked perfectly. If you aren't going to use VDJ, the Dell would be fine I'm sure. Since your intention is to use it for VDJ I highly recommend you to look elsewhere. Many other people on the board have been bitten by Dell problems as well.
Cheers
Cheers
Posted Tue 14 Nov 06 @ 1:29 am
djpeymanz
would NVIDIA Geoforce 7600 work ? with S-VIdeo output?
Posted Tue 14 Nov 06 @ 9:22 am
John C
Soundman,
The Toshiba ... Which Model?
Are you using it for video too?
The Toshiba ... Which Model?
Are you using it for video too?
Posted Tue 14 Nov 06 @ 3:39 pm
Niems
Dell and VDJ is a biiig NO NO!!
Look at other brands. I use Acer, very good, reliable, and avaliable in top specs! In my country, the online banks only allow technitions to use Acers now because of their reliability. Well, same case for VDJ :)
Look at other brands. I use Acer, very good, reliable, and avaliable in top specs! In my country, the online banks only allow technitions to use Acers now because of their reliability. Well, same case for VDJ :)
Posted Tue 14 Nov 06 @ 4:30 pm
djpeymanz
is ACER can be used for Video mixing too??? which model
Posted Tue 14 Nov 06 @ 6:51 pm
djpeymanz
would this one work for VIDEO mixing
Selected Features:
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.0 GHz)
2.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024MB)
100 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
512MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
17.0" WXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft(R) Works/Money
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
FREE Upgrade: HP IMPRINT Finish/Microphone/Webcam
No TV Tuner w/remote control
Included Features:
HP PhotoSmart Premier
HP QuickPlay
Integrated 10/1001000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector).
1 Expansion Port 3 connector
1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
4 USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394
1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
S-video TV-out port
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers
Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad
101 key compatible
90W AC adapter
1-year limited H/W warranty
90-day S/W warran
Selected Features:
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.0 GHz)
2.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024MB)
100 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
512MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
17.0" WXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft(R) Works/Money
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
FREE Upgrade: HP IMPRINT Finish/Microphone/Webcam
No TV Tuner w/remote control
Included Features:
HP PhotoSmart Premier
HP QuickPlay
Integrated 10/1001000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector).
1 Expansion Port 3 connector
1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
4 USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394
1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
S-video TV-out port
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers
Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad
101 key compatible
90W AC adapter
1-year limited H/W warranty
90-day S/W warran
Posted Tue 14 Nov 06 @ 6:56 pm
djpeymanz
guys please let me know if this laptop works with ViDEO MIXING cause its my only choice in 15" screen
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11175726&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&N=4017747&Mo=25&pos=1&No=8&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4338&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&ec=&topnav=
please give me the final answer
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11175726&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&N=4017747&Mo=25&pos=1&No=8&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4338&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&ec=&topnav=
please give me the final answer
Posted Wed 15 Nov 06 @ 3:44 am
sbangs
256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™(shared)
= not good for video mixing
sorry
= not good for video mixing
sorry
Posted Wed 15 Nov 06 @ 11:37 am
digijoc-Mele
@peymanz
If you read around the forum you will see that the best choice for laptop and video mixing is one with an ATi X1400 or X1600 video card with dedicated video memory and is the key factor for video mixing success on a laptop at the moment. Although nVidia can have comparable specs, there are many reported problems with that brand and I am sure is being investigated by dev.
It sounds like you are locked into getting a machine from Costco. If not, have a look at www.newegg.com for a machine that fits your need. They are a pretty good online retailer with lots of selection and good prices.
For those ppl who love Sony, note that Sony's business line of laptops (the BX series) are the ones with the ATi cards. All others are run-of-the-mill Intel or nVidia graphics.
If you read around the forum you will see that the best choice for laptop and video mixing is one with an ATi X1400 or X1600 video card with dedicated video memory and is the key factor for video mixing success on a laptop at the moment. Although nVidia can have comparable specs, there are many reported problems with that brand and I am sure is being investigated by dev.
It sounds like you are locked into getting a machine from Costco. If not, have a look at www.newegg.com for a machine that fits your need. They are a pretty good online retailer with lots of selection and good prices.
For those ppl who love Sony, note that Sony's business line of laptops (the BX series) are the ones with the ATi cards. All others are run-of-the-mill Intel or nVidia graphics.
Posted Wed 15 Nov 06 @ 3:20 pm
xeon
I have X1400 and i can mix videos without any problem. But i am not video dj :)
Posted Wed 15 Nov 06 @ 3:23 pm
Intrikit1
I'm gunna have to say thats a shitty laptop if you wanna laptop that can hang with the video. My suggestion and this is based on FACT, and the fact that this is what I use for myself. I use an HP Pavilion DV5000 Series with the AMD Turion 64 bit 2.2 Ghz, 2 GB Ram, 128mb Video (not shared).... you will want the Dual 120 5400rpm Hard Drives (240gb Hard Drives) I like those the best. I have some images of me using it on http://www.myspace.com/djnikko
Posted Wed 15 Nov 06 @ 3:27 pm
Niems
Lol dual hard drives wont do anything for video mixing.
Another tip to the guy who is looking for a laptop. 'dedicated' means that the graphics GPU is a separate component, whereas 'shared' means the GPU work is done by the CPU. The CPU doing 2 things at once does not make for good performance.
Also, dont be tricked into thinking that more video memory means a better graphics card. Anything from 128 megs is plenty for video editing at native resolution. More video memory is needed if you intend using HIGH RESOLUTIONs, or things such as anistropy or anti-aliasing. Theextra mmory can then be filled up as a buffer. Standard 2D images do not need a lot of video memory.
Therefore, for example, a Geforce 7900 which has 128mb memory will easily outperform a 7600 with 512mb memory, at native resolution.
Seeing as laptop screen are limited by their LCD screens res, this should be fine. If you have a laptop with high res, like 1920x1200, then obviously more memory would be recommended.
Acer with good specs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834115278
cept, dunno how the x1300 performs
Another tip to the guy who is looking for a laptop. 'dedicated' means that the graphics GPU is a separate component, whereas 'shared' means the GPU work is done by the CPU. The CPU doing 2 things at once does not make for good performance.
Also, dont be tricked into thinking that more video memory means a better graphics card. Anything from 128 megs is plenty for video editing at native resolution. More video memory is needed if you intend using HIGH RESOLUTIONs, or things such as anistropy or anti-aliasing. Theextra mmory can then be filled up as a buffer. Standard 2D images do not need a lot of video memory.
Therefore, for example, a Geforce 7900 which has 128mb memory will easily outperform a 7600 with 512mb memory, at native resolution.
Seeing as laptop screen are limited by their LCD screens res, this should be fine. If you have a laptop with high res, like 1920x1200, then obviously more memory would be recommended.
Acer with good specs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834115278
cept, dunno how the x1300 performs
Posted Wed 15 Nov 06 @ 7:29 pm
Intrikit1
Well the Dual Drives gives him more room for storing video or music files on teh drive ya know... Everyone likes more space...
Posted Wed 15 Nov 06 @ 8:57 pm