I am a hardcore fcp user, but have used avid quite alot for broadcast stuff. I think Avid has some stuff that is quite nice, but in general I find doing complicated postproduction INSANELY much easier on the fcp. Avid has got some of the basic things worked out (like the media manager).. but FCP is 100 light years ahead of Avid when it comes to smart workflow with codecs and “fancy” stuff.
This is just my opinion.. avid vs. fcp debates usually end up as flame wars, so I guess you should check out at the avid discussion forum as well… if there are any guys around there any more.. (THAT WAS A JOKE !!)
Anders