[mitchntx]

Which platform do you use?

Experiences on both?

I have used a Mac platform to edit video and multi-media for almost 10 years.

Thank God Almighty that Premiere Pro was finally released.

CYA Mr. Jobs ... your platform freaking sux.

The OS is buggy and unstable and heaven help you if you have a motherboard issue ...

[mitchntx]

Is there a Mac store near you?

You can take it there and they can fix it. I took my iMac to a Mac store when the DVDR/CDRW went flaky and they replaced the part. No problems since. Apple covers hardware AND software. That is why you pay a more for the product.

OTOH, I can't take a bug to MS and get it fixed.

To each his own though.

I took my G4 into a shop with a heat related lock up.

$2500 later, I had a new motherboard, processor set and memory.

I understand a new Mac can be bought for that. However, purchase new comes out of capital budget and repair comes out of O&M budget. I have plenty of O&M money, but capital money is scarce.