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Laptop and Video Camera Specifications
Spec sheet from Dartfish USA available here.
Recommended upgrades:
Laptop
- Brand name: relatively unimportant. I use a Dell Inspiron 8600 and it runs great!
- Ram: get 1 GB or better
- Video Card: Get at least a 128mb. NIVIDIAGforce 256 is ideal (multiple monitor support)
- A 100GB hard drive is nice. Obviously, more space is nice to have (5400rpm min)
- 7200 RPM drives are now available. Avoid 4800 RPM drives!
- Make sure it has a 1394port (DV) and at least 2 USBS
Camera
Brand name: Go for Panasonic or Sony. Avoid JVC! (I have been through 3 of them this year)
Make sure it has a 1394 or iport (DV) out!
WARNING!! MOST MINIDVD cameras do not have this vital port!!!
You will also need to purchase a firewire connecting cable, cost is approximately 30 dollars.