Matt Bach: Apple does a very good job in terms of hardware engineering, but one of their biggest strengths is also a weakness: limited choice. NFS: Looking at new Mac Pro and the custom-built PCs that Puget Systems makes, what are some major differences and/or pros and cons to each system in terms of hardware, price point, and software support? What do we really need, and what are the other options out there that can give us what we need? We sat down with Matt Bach from Puget Systems, a top-tier Seattle-based computer company that specializes in high-performance custom built machines, to ask about his take on the new Mac Pro, what hardware really matters for editors and colorists, and the future-proofing of our systems. The computer boasts impressive internal specs and claims to be an incredibly powerful workhorse, but starting at nearly $6,000, is it really worth the price point? The new Mac Pro is a beautifully designed attempt to remind creative professionals that we are still in the back of Apple's mind. Since Apple announced the upcoming release of the new Mac Pro, the post-production community has been in a flurry of excitement and hesitancy, wondering what to make of it. Hear from a Senior Technician at one of the top custom computer builders in America about what to look for in a post-production powerhouse.
