iMac G5 or Power Mac G5 for HD?

Mike at HD For Indies takes a good look at the question: should I buy an iMac G5 for now as a lower-cost bridge before the new Intel-based Power Macs appear, or go with an existing Pwer Mac? He’s focusing on editing HD with Final Cut Pro, of course, but his points are still mostly valid in terms of editing HDV using iMovie.

Also worth noting: Apple is expected to announce new Power Macs at another special media event on the 19th, so you might be crazy to order a new machine before Wednesday.

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Author, photographer, and late-nighter Jeff Carlson writes for outlets such as Popular Photography, DPReview, Creative Pro, and others, and is a contributing editor for TidBITS. He is the author of Take Control of Your Digital Photos; The Photographer's Guide to Luminar AI, Take Control of Apple Watch, and Take Control of Your Digital Storage, among many other titles. View all posts by Jeff Carlson