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Thunderbolt 2 worth the extra cash compared to Thunderbolt 1?
I just bought a new mac pro for professionel video editing, including after effects design/animations.
I need external storage and found some decently priced alternatives in Thunderbolt 1
Since the mac pro offers Thunderbolt 2 I was wondering if it was worth the extra cash to buy Thunderbolt 2 drives.Thoughts and recommendations?
Thx
Los Angeles – TV Promo Editor – FCP – AVID
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Thunderbolt 2 drives will run faster than thunderbolt 1
Bob Zelin
Bob Zelin
Rescue 1, Inc.
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Thx
Do you think or have you experienced the difference between the 2 and is it worth the price diff: right now I can get Lacie Rugged 1TB Thblt 1 for $179 when the Thblt 2 start at $400.
Los Angeles – TV Promo Editor – FCP – AVID
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won’t you make that money back the first day that you use them ?
Does $200 make a difference in any professional project ?Bob Zelin
Bob Zelin
Rescue 1, Inc.
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with this reasoning I invested in a new imac 27 i5, then with the same reasoning I reailzed should get the i7 version so I returned the imac and got the i7, and 2 days later I went with a new mac pro!!
so I need to stop the spending somewhere 🙂So, did you or not work with T1 and T2?
Los Angeles – TV Promo Editor – FCP – AVID
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The Thunderbolt2 drives will run faster. BUT! I do not know how big of a difference it will make. I have been working with raw R3D files and its no speed issues on Thunderbolt1 as far as I’m concerned. I must address that my projects are never more than 10 minutes long, and usually its a single timeline.
I would say it depends on what you are working with. If you are working with huge file sizes, multicam, and so on, Thunderbolt2 might be a big difference.
If you are more into smaller projects like promotial videos, corporate stuff and music videos I would guess Thunderbolt1 will be good enough. Its been working like a charm for me at least!
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