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Laptop Limits
I’ve been a Final Cut Pro user since 2003, but have never owned my own system (or even a Mac for that matter!), or set up a system. I am thinking of buying a 2008 15-inch MacBook Pro Model No. A1260 with 4Gb RAM, because I can’t afford a nice desktop. What kind of FCP set-up can I have on this computer? Will it be able to handle Compressor, DVD Studio Pro and Photoshop as well? What about Motion and After Effects?
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The spec you mentioned will be more than enough to run Final Cut Studio, It will handle Motion and After FX too, but it won’t fly.. If you are working in DV only, then expect very few problems. a couple of tracks of HD should be okay too. What kind of work do you intend to do on the MBP?
The 15″ screen may get to you after a while. 17″ would be better – more real estate for you to fill, plus the 17″ comes in a Hidef version too so you can playback any HD footage at native size (which isn’t a possibility on the 15″. Get your self a good external Firewire 800 or Esata HD as I would not suggest using the internal for any more than running the OS and applications.
All the best,
Simon
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