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Gopro and new computer

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AspenBeatrice
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getting a gopro and was going to get a new labtop....does the camera work with just about every computer/softwear?

Feb 25 2011 2:48PM
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pink_squid
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yupp. works on my pc and my friends mac
Feb 25 2011 2:57PM
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AspenBeatrice
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any recommendations on a good labtop? that would work with my new gopro

Feb 25 2011 3:00PM
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remster
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Bro, a MacBook Pro. Really sick os and great for editing
Feb 25 2011 3:01PM
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stickerman
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basically any computer will work, it matters if the editing system will work. if you choose to go to windows 7, i believe you have to convert the video with windows movie maker (very simple editing system, nothing special.) if you choose to go to get a mac like suggested above, then it comes with imovie. which is again the same deal as windows movie maker, just works a lot better with a gopro. i personally edit on a pc and you sony vegas pro 9.0. with a mac you can get final cut pro, final cut express etc.

it really just comes down to if you want to spend a lot of money on a mac and get wicked editing programs, or spend less money and still get pretty dope editing programs with a pc.
Feb 25 2011 3:07PM
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DGski
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i have a pc, finding an editing system is pretty difficult because not a lot of them open gopro shots(quicktime), go with a macbook cuz you can use imovie for free
Feb 25 2011 3:09PM
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AspenBeatrice
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not sure if im rich enough for a macbook pro

looking to spend about 500 tops

i know its lame but its what i can spare

Feb 25 2011 3:09PM
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pink_squid
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yupp. i had the same problem. get a used one off clist and get a sick editing program
Feb 25 2011 3:13PM
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AspenBeatrice
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sorry for being such a n00b

what editing programs work with the gopro?

are you folks suggesting a used macbook?

Feb 25 2011 3:29PM
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ripper_shredder
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pc all the way dude. and if your only willing to spend $500, you might want to save up for a while...... hahaha but defs go pc!!
Feb 25 2011 3:57PM
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stickerman
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i would get a pc, they are very user friendly and easy to edit with for gopro's and shia. i use sony vegas 9.0, you can download it from the interwebz
Feb 25 2011 5:03PM
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.RYAN66
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i would get a mac book pro. i have one and imovie is so muxh better then movie maker. and just for everyday use mac is where its at.
Feb 25 2011 5:14PM
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BmoChop
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Satellite+Laptop+/+Intel%26%23174;+Core%26%23153;+i3+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+4GB+Memory+/+500GB+Hard+Drive+-+Black/1974715.p?id=1218303652901&skuId=1974715&st=toshiba%20laptop&cp=1&lp=2

This laptop is great, I'm using mine right now. It's almost impossible to get one with these specs for less than five hundred. Since you're on a budget, should be perfect with Sony Vegas.
Feb 25 2011 5:20PM
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AspenBeatrice
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thanks dudes

shred hard,

the best buy link failed for me but will loook into sony

Feb 25 2011 5:26PM
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Twinjibber77
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ze NEW Mac Book Pro
ZOMG
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Feb 25 2011 7:34PM
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