Software and external drives

[shark.byte.usa]

Hey guys,
I would like to do some editing on my laptop (if possible) Optimally, I could get an external drive for video storage. Any suggestions on how this works? I would like to know what software you guys recommend. I am looking at Pinnacle 9, Ulead Studio 8 and PowerDirector 4.

I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you guys may have, especially with regards to ease of use and functionality.

Cheers, Jamie

I've used Pinnacle 8 before, fairly easy and straightforward. External drives aren't a problem, I used a Maxtor 80GB via USB 2, and it worked fine, can't remeber the RPM's of the drive off the top of my head.

 

[Divesherpa]

OK, it's time to purchase the goods. Any last minute suggestions?

 

[bubblevision]

OK, it's time to purchase the goods. Any last minute suggestions?

Hard drive: Western Digital external drive in it's own Western Digital box. They are upto 320Gb now and you should get the biggest you can.

Software: Brand new Sony Vegas 6 (plus DVD Architect 3 if you want). They have a special introductory offer. I used Premiere for years and Vegas is better. Bear in mind though that there are bugs in the 6.0a which are not expected to be solved until 6.0b in a month or so.

Nick