hmmm...
Yah, that's the issue with PC's...its great for technically oriented work but I think when it comes to creative work, MAC's make it easier to be creative, and let's face it, its the creative things that sell (can anyone say Disney?)
Granted, I was using their free software, so its very limited in terms of what you can present (i.e. 'themes'). But it sure gets the job done if you want it quick. Maybe buy an imac (wait till September, new ones coming out) and fiddle with it (iLife application suite). I didn't have to worry about any sort of data rate issues. All my pictures imported automatically into iPhoto from my camera, my music I created in Garageband was imported into iTunes, my video I just imported (one click) into iMovie (that was the most work) then in about an hour with iDVD, just cut and paste and burned it. When you have iDVD open, you have access to all your music and photos, so photo albums are easy, choosing videos is easy... Very simple, takes the details out. But note: Apple products are uncooperative. You have to sort of stick with them to make it work, and that can be frustrating.
If there is a local Apple store near you...(there's one in Boca) they have presentations that preview their applications (your site says you guys are 561 area code right?).
Their professional line is of interest to me, although I don't know what I'm doing when I look at it. A little too technical, you'll probably pick it up in a second because you know editing. Maybe down the road, for more serious hobby stuff I'll commit to learning their pro applications.
Its great with DV now and computers that editing systems are really coming down in price. Can't wait till real HD cameras come down in price (JVC's HD DV stuff is a start). I might have serious fun then! "Expedition Everest Opening; the motion picture event" lol
