The following specifications for iLife ’08 have been taken from the Apple website -
System Requirements
- Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 processor.
- iMovie requires a Mac with an Intel processor, a Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), or an iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster).
- iDVD requires a 733MHz or faster processor.
- 512MB of RAM; 1GB recommended. High-definition video requires at least 1GB of RAM.
- Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later.
- 3GB of available disk space.
- DVD drive required for installation.
- QuickTime 7.5 or later.
- Other configurations may be supported. AVCHD video and 24-bit recording have additional requirements. Visit iMovie ’08 Camcorder Support for more information on AVCHD.
- 24-bit recording in GarageBand ’08 requires a Mac OS X compatible audio interface with support for 24-bit audio. Please consult the owners manual or manufacturer directly for audio device specification and compatibility.
- Burning DVDs requires an Apple SuperDrive or compatible third-party DVD burner.
- iPhoto print products are available in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and select countries in Europe and Asia Pacific. Internet access required; fees and terms apply.
- iWeb requires Internet and web server access (MobileMe recommended).
- Some features in iLife require MobileMe. MobileMe is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual subscription fee and Internet access required. Terms and conditions apply.
As a comparison, the specifications for Windows Movie Maker have also been given as follows. These have been obtained from the Windows Movie Maker Manual:
System requirements
Windows Movie Maker requires the following minimum system configuration:
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional
- A 600 megahertz (MHz) processor, such as an Intel Pentium III, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Athlon, or equivalent processor
- 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM
- 2 gigabytes (GB) of free hard disk space
- An audio capture device (to capture audio from external sources)
- A DV or analog video capture device (to capture video from external sources)
- An Internet connection (to save and send a movie to the Web or to send a movie as an attachment in an e-mail message)
To optimize the performance of Windows Movie Maker, the following system requirements are recommended:
- A 1.5 gigahertz (GHz) processor, such as an Intel Pentium 4, an AMD Athlon XP 1500+, or equivalent processor
- 256 megabytes (MB) of RAM
The following software is required to play back a movie:
- Microsoft Windows 98 or later or Windows NT® 4.0 or later
- Software that can play Windows Media Video (WMV) files, such as Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or later (Windows Media Player 9 Series is recommended to optimize movie playback).
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N.B. Rather than a traditional reference list, all resources used within this task are web-based; hence these have been linked to the original source within the text, using hyperlinks that are underlined in blue.
