Ready to buy macbook pro.....but I have some questions:

[maxus]

-Can I connect my samsung 22" monitor to is DVI adaptar and use has an external monitor (clone or secondary) and most important, can I use the samsung monitor 1680*1050 resolution?

-What is mag-latch

- Is 3ghz cache low?

- Is 256 vram low?

- Is 5400 rpm low?

I will be using laptop to edit video in premiere and final cut pro and to edit raw. (weddings) maybe some games too.

 

[creator2456]

-Can I connect my samsung 22" monitor to is DVI adaptar and use has an external monitor (clone or secondary) and most important, can I use the samsung monitor 1680*1050 resolution?

Yes and yes.

-What is mag-latch

There is no physical latch. The lid is held closed by a magnet.

- Is 3ghz cache low?

Not sure, but I would guess no.

- Is 256 vram low?

It's in the middle, not bad, but not the best.

- Is 5400 rpm low?

In HD terms, yes. Go for the faster HD especially since you are doing video work.

I will be using laptop to edit video in premiere and final cut pro and to edit raw. (weddings) maybe some games too.

Look into a good firewire 800 external to use with your video editing.

 

[TEG]

-Can I connect my samsung 22" monitor to is DVI adaptar and use has an external monitor (clone or secondary) and most important, can I use the samsung monitor 1680*1050 resolution?.

Yes, you will easily be able to operate your screen at full resolution.

-What is mag-latch.

Maglatch is the closing mechanism used on the MacBook to close it at keep it closed instead of using a physical latch.

-Is 3MB cache low?

Not really, but if it is a concern, get the 2.5 GHz with 6MB Cache

- Is 256 vram low?

Not really, 512 is better and will allow the use of new games longer, but 256 should be adequate for most uses.

- Is 5400 rpm low?

No. It allows for better battery life, and the 7200RPM may be faster, but not a noticable amount and at a cost of battery life.

I will be using laptop to edit video in premiere and final cut pro and to edit raw. (weddings) maybe some games too.

You will be fine with the lower level MBP, but the mid-range and a higher range will be relevant longer.

TEG

 

[machspeed5]

1) yes you can connect it. i imagine you can also use that rez. i used that rez even with my 12" PB.

2) magnetic latch keeps the lid closed, versus mechanical latch previous gen.

3) in this case the speed of l2 cache isn't what's important but the size. buy which model you can afford and worry less about the l2 cache if you dont understand it.

4) even 256 vram is largely unused since few games/products can take advantage of all the memory. the chipset is more important than the vram.

 

[maxus]

thank you.

I will now have an apple. l33t