Best Computers For Video Editing

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When you are looking for a computer to edit your HD video on it is very important to look at the computer's specs. By far, Desktops are going to be a better option when editing video because they can offer more speed, memory and higher media cards than in laptops. Another key feature to look for is a Blueray DVD Burner or an HD DVD Burner. Otherwise, you can transfer and edit your footage in HD but when you go to burn it onto a DVD, it will not be HD unless you have an HD Burner or Blueray Burner. 

Here are a list of the minimum specs that I would recommend for buying a computer for editing:

Fastest Core i7 or i5 you can get *watch out for Core i7 laptops that are only 1.5Ghz, because thats not a lot of power per CPU for editing AVCHD files. (Your laptop will be strained) 

You want a 7200RPM Hard Drive of at least 500GB and at least 8GB Memory

HD or Blueray DVD Burner

*Make sure the laptop/desktop has all the ports that your camera needs to transfer your video from you camera to your computer

Desktops
High-end

Apple Mac Pro
 Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios. We also love the design tweaks that improve on Apple's already industry-leading sensibilities. Any Apple-bound design professional would welcome this new tool in his or her arsenal.
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Windows

HP Elite 7100 Microtower PC
More Power to You. Get the job done quickly and efficiently with a PC tailored to your Small Business. Designed to be a high-performance workhorse, the HP Elite 7100 gives your Small Business the power to perform.
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Budget Friendly

Acer Veriton® M275
The Veriton® M275 features top-notch technology and resourceful business software to give you the enterprise-level capabilities you need. Encased in a clean, professional-looking black tool-less chassis, the M275 is made to inspire success. 
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Laptops
High-end

Macbook Pro Series Laptop (13in, 15in, or 17 in)
It's a hefty investment, but the combination of new high-end Intel processor options and AMD graphics makes the 15-inch MacBook Pro an all-around powerhouse, with the new Thunderbolt I/O port as an added bonus.
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Windows 

Sony VAIO VPCF126FM/B
Sony's Vaio line has always been a reliable go-to for mid-to-high-end media center laptops because of its sharp designs, decent components, and specialized media software. In our current roundup of back-to-school retail laptops, we're looking at two variations on the same Vaio F model; both are a 16-inch desktop replacement with Blu-ray and discrete graphics.
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Video Editing Packages from Campbell Cameras

Prosumer Editing Package

Comes complete with the following:
Acer Desktop Computer (2.6GHz processor, 2 Gig RAM, 160 GB HDD, DVD+-RW Drive, Windows 7Pro)
Keyboard and Mouse
Altec Lansing 28 watt multimedia Speaker System
Acer 20" Widescreen LCD display 1600 x 900
Sony handheld V420 Mic (for voice overs)
Campbell Video Editor or Pinnacle Studio
USB Capture Device or Firewire Card

Price: $869.99

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Professional Video Editing Package 

Comes complete with the following:
HP Desktop Computer (Core i7 2.8GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, DVD+-RW Drive, Windows 7Pro)
Keyboard and Mouse
Altec Lansing 28 watt multimedia Speaker System
Acer 22" Widescreen LCD display 1680 x 1050
Sony Vegas Pro9 Editing Software

Price: $1,949.99

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