Putting the Pieces Together

Software is important, but so is hardware. Several aspects of the Mac's hardware make it ideally suited to digital media work. All Macs contain fast processors and copious hard drivesessential ingredients for storing and manipulating digital media.

Another factor in the hardware equation is ports: the connection schemes used to attach external devices, such as portable music players, digital cameras, camcorders, printers, and speakers. Every Mac contains all the ports necessary for connecting these and other add-ons.

And finally, the Mac's hardware and software work together smoothly and reliably. This lets you concentrate on your creations, not on your connections.

Here's a quick reference to the ports and connectors you'll use in your journey through iLife.