Which is the best mac to buy ?

Hey guys and gals, im looking at buying my first mac computer. i'm looking at buying one mainly for photo & video editing. I'm not sure about all the stats and parts that go into a computer i just need one as cheap as possible to get the job done. any help?

I would ask and I would try running similar software, even see if they allow you to bring some of the type files.
I would not trust their opinion though.
For some, an iMac with 32GB RAM (graphics do tend to eat up memory a lot).
A Mac Pro (black cylinder) is hard to ignore and can be upgraded and will last longer.
Cheap it isn't unless you look at cost over lifetime and using it for 6-8 years, then it is.
Apple Special Mac Pro
If you want cheap why Mac? cost of software needs to be figured in - such as Adobe cross platform or switching to Mac Lightroom.
Others want a laptop for various reasons and to take with them when they do photo shoots.
DO visit this site and look at the recommendations - site author is professional graphics and hardware VAR.
MacPerformance
http://macperformanceguide.com/index_topics.html

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1. Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Security button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.

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ged2001 wrote:
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Good morning,
Because of schoolwork and extracurricular activities, I am constantly sending and receiving e-mails and messages to and from PCs and other Apple devices, like IPads. Two years ago I purchased a 120,12GB MacBook Air and, until a few months ago, it went perfectly well.
I am not sure what happened, but lately, every time I go online, whatever I click -whether it is a random letter in a website, or a blank space in a page, anything- an advert appears or a new -unwanted- tab opens with publicity and such, the kind of additional tabs that open when you are watching movies online in a random website, but this time, it is happening with every website (even the Apple site) and almost constantly. I suspect it is something I downloaded or maybe something I received from an infected PC that I got a virus or problem from.
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Please review the options below to determine which method is best to remove the Adware installed on your computer.
The Easy, safe, effective method:
http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071
http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

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http://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html
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http://www.clamxav.com/
Free Sophos...
http://www.sophos.com/products/enterprise/endpoint/security-and-control/mac/
See if you might have this malware redirecting DNS queries...
http://macmegasite.com/node/3924
http://www.ehow.com/how_2128387_remove-osxrspluga-trojan-horse-mac.html
How to fix...
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20071031114140862
Get MacScan...
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/networking_security/macscan.html
Malware list....
How to uninstall MacKeper...
http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malware/
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3039
http://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4479

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