Re: FLASH: What hardware should I buy?

[KJ]

I know this is heresy since I am not suggesting a MAC but I know PCs much

better. If you do get a MAC you will be able to get lots of support because

they all discuss all the problems they have with them on the list. (JUST

kidding)


If you get a PC I'd go with Micron or Dell. They make good machines and have

good support. Make sure they don't sell integrated audio video cards on the

board (this has become a favorite way to hit a price point) Federico I

believe would recommend not one big monitor but two. Currently this means

Win 98 as an operating system. Supposedly it is doable in NT (which I'd

recommend if you aren't squeamish about actually learning about your

computer) Not sure if it is supported in the upcoming 2000 either. Radius

had 17 in monitors in Publishing Perfection (Didn't look close at the specs)

for $329. A few hundred dollars for an extra video card and your better off

than one big one.


I'd ask for a Jaz drive too. 2GB of storage that you can actually work on.

And gives you alot more transferrability. I have a Yamaha 4416 CD

Rewritable. Seems to do the trick. Smart and Friendly have screaming drives

(you'll pay for it) if you need to make alot of CDs that will be cost

effective. Soundblaster Live card is the way to go right now. Monsoon makes

killer speakers (made by Eminent Technology) They have a low end model and

another (not sure the name they slap on them) that go for about $800 that

are supposed to be the end all and be all. I have the Microsoft Sound System

If you can find it on sale and with a rebate I don't think you will be able

to beat them for the money. Mike and board are something that Marc Hoffman

is the expert on and Video Cards change on a weekly basis it seems. TNT and

Viper seem to be the new darlings. Also not up to speed on video. When you

get it and want to play with the toys call us all though I'm sure many of us

would love to have the toys at our disposal.


Kevin Jackon

kjacksontriskelian [dot] com

If cost is no object, I like SCSI. Realize that this will add on to your

costs. SGI's new machines are also high but supposed to be excellent.




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