Re: Laptop Buying Questions

And you can get PC Express tuners. I just got a USB hybrid dual HD/Analogue
unit with video in and also has FM radio. Works natively with media centre,
this unit is from Kaiser Bass.

"Barry Watzman" <> wrote in message
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> You can get a USB TV tuner.
>
>
> mommio2 wrote:
>> "Barry Watzman" <> wrote in message
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>>> Your specs are fine, but video editing is NOT a demanding application in
>>> terms of the video sub-system (it's not a 3D application), and you could
>>> get by just fine with integrated chipset video. Any video system that
>>> can run Vista's "Aero" interface has more video power than you need for
>>> video editing, unless you do a LOT of fancy scene transitions.
>>>
>>> You might want to consider an even larger drive, however, as video files
>>> are huge.
>>>
>>> SOME laptops offer batteries with different numbers of cells (more cells
>>> = longer life), but unless you do a build-to-order, retail laptops
>>> always come with the low-capacity batteries and you have to buy larger
>>> size batteries separately.
>>>
>>> Note "Dual Core" covers a wide range. For example, Intel offers Pentium
>>> Dual Core, Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processor families (listed from
>>> lowest to highest performance), so give that some thought when you
>>> select the CPU.
>>>
>>> mommio2 wrote:
>>>> Hope you won't mind a couple of questions from a "laptop buying
>>>> virgin"! I think I know what I want, but I need to run it by you to see
>>>> if I am leaving anything out.
>>>>
>>>> I am taking a course in animation, and I like to edit video. I also
>>>> need to carry it around a lot, so it needs to be fairly portable.
>>>>
>>>> I am thinking:
>>>> 250GB
>>>> 3G
>>>> Dual Core
>>>> Dedicated Video Memory
>>>> Firewire Port
>>>> Webcam and mic
>>>>
>>>> What else?
>>>>
>>>> Also, if the battery turns out to not last as long as I would like, can
>>>> you buy batteries with longer life?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!!!
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>>
>> Hey, thanks a bunch for the info! One more question, please. What's the
>> deal on TV tuners? If I get one without a TV tuner, is this something I
>> can add later? Really appreciate your help!
>>
>>
>>
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