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[walter biscardi] “The Kona 3 is the all everything board that offers HD/SD SD UPconvert to HD, HD downconvert to SD along with 720-1080i / 1080i-720 cross conversion.”

Walter:

Isn’t it true that the Kona 3, by itself, doesn’t support analog video input. So “all everything” seems to be overstating what still is an impressive board. I’m not saying that it can’t be paired with something else (converter, AJA IO, etc.) to provide this additional capability. Just wouldn’t want someone else to make an incorrect assumption about the Kona 3’s capabilities.

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[paulos] “I think we all need to remember when we answer on the boards, it should be with the proviso that it’s our opinion or what works for us with the possiblity that there just might be a better way. ” Biscardi Creative” workflows might be great in Georgia, but they don’t necessarily work for everyone.

Let’s temper our replies with a little more grey”

Thank you. I agree.

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[Steve Wargo] “It’s OK to lie.”

[Steve Wargo] “1. Be honest.”

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Maybe I missed something, but I believe that Jon B745435 has a PowerMac G5 Quad-core. PCI-Express slots, not PCI-X.

Steve Grimes

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Jonny,

Just some comments.

Jonny: “2. Which drive should I order with it? I will use an external drive for the video footage, etc.”

Walter: The biggest drive you can get.

Actually, for the 17-inch MBP, Apple provides this choice…100GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive for the same price as the 120GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive. I would argue that for some people, speed is more important than capacity.

Walter: …I believe you can get an upgraded graphics card for MBP which will certainly speed up Motion.

I’m not sure what Walter means by “upgraded” card. I understand that Apple offers only one graphics controller choice for the 17-inch MBP: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor, dual link DVI support, 256MB of GDDR3, dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors.

This choice does have advantages (e.g., memory, resolution, external display options, etc.) over what I understand to be the specifications of the graphics processor for the Intel iMac: ATI Radeon X1600 graphics processor using PCI Express, 128 MB of GDDR3 video memory, Mini-DVI output port, support for external display in extended desktop, digital resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.

Of course, if you didn’t need the MBP right away, there’s always the idea of waiting to see if Apple introduces (anytime soon) a notebook computer based around the Intel

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[walter biscardi] “Yep it’s fine to lay it on it’s side.”

Walter,

I am definitely no engineer. I respect your experience with the Power Mac, and I appreciate your posts at Creative Cow. However, in this instance, your reply to JNeo25 contradicts my understanding from some of the Apple documentation.

Taken from one edition of the Power Mac G5 User’s Guide:

from “Positioning the Computer and Display” (page 5)
…
“Warning:
Apple recommends that you operate your Power Mac G5 in an upright
position with the side panel in place. The computer does not operate properly when
it is placed on its side or when the side panel is removed.”
…

from “Important Safety Information”/”Liquid Cooling System” (page 85)
…
“Warning: Always operate your computer in an upright position. In the unlikely event
that coolant leaks in or from your computer, disconnect all electrical power to the
computer and do not restart it. Contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or
Apple for information about servicing your computer.
After disconnecting electrical power, you can clean up coolant using an absorbent
cloth. Avoid inhaling or direct contact with skin: coolant may cause minor skin
irritation. If coolant contacts skin, wash well with soap and water. If coolant contacts
eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Dispose of all clean-up materials in accordance with
your local environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Coolant may be harmful if swallowed. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are
available at http://www.apple.com/about/environment/use/lcs.html.”
…

I interpret the above references as discouraging horizontal orientation of (at least some) Power Mac G5 computers. Does the second warning listed above imply that liquid cooling system leaks could occur if a liquid-cooled Power Mac G5 were operated on its side? Could it also be possible that the Power Mac G5’s thermal (airflow) engineering and design characteristics depend on a vertical orientation? ???