Video editor needs advice

[c-what]

I'm considering buying a G5 to do video editing on but was wondering if anyone uses them could recommend them?or would i just be better of buying an intel based imac?I have a nice 20" monitor which could be used with a g5 or an imac but im not sure if the imacs support dual screen?
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks

 

[scienide09]

iMacs do support dual screen.

I'm not a video editor, but at this point I would recommend against a pre-Intel model. Try to find a Core 2 Duo machine used, or from the refurb store. Long term it will be a better investment than the G5 you're eyeing.

 

[axiomission]

I'm considering buying a G5 to do video editing on but was wondering if anyone uses them could recommend them?or would i just be better of buying an intel based imac?I have a nice 20" monitor which could be used with a g5 or an imac but im not sure if the imacs support dual screen?
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks

I'm not sure what your situation is, but I don't understand why you'd want to go for a G5 tower when you can get an iMac that uses less energy and is significantly faster and a better bang for your buck.

iMacs do support dual screen (mine has miniDVI, but I think the new ones switched to MiniDisplayPort).

A couple of questions:
What's your budget?
What's the specs on the G5 you are planning to get?

If you happen to get an Apple mac now before september, you are eligible for a $10 upgrade to Snow Leopard. Or you can wait until September when Snow Leopard is standard on all of them.

 

[Hellhammer]

Don't get PPC Mac. Even Mini beats PowerMac G5.

 

[MacMini2009]

Get a Mac Mini or an iMac because it is newer technology and out performs the G5.

 

[mperkins37]

Even the Imac will be a little punchy, I recommend a quad MacPro for the video realm at least. More expandability & raw crunching power for video.