I'm cutting HD footage on an "old" version (previous 17" rev), and it's just fine. That being said, I ordered a new 15" because I just like the design, the promise of the feel, the newer graphics, and I just like having new stuff around the house. So yes, the last gen will be just fine for video editing.
Oh, and for those of you who say "The pros will be driven away due to lack of matte display"...we're pros...we'll get used to it. We have fancy schmancy HD broadcast monitors to check our pro stuff on before we go to air or print with it. If Apple decides to go glossy with all their gear, it doesn't mean we're going to suddenly move to Adobe Premiere and Adobe Lightroom...![]()
I agree!! I just can't afford to buy a brand new macbookpro heheheh . SO this is why I am taking advantage of the refurbished proces heheh. I think it wont be much of a difference when it comes down to editing in Fina Cut. Maybe next update I'll gave the money for a new one hehe.
I refuse to work with Adobe premiere anymore hehehhe COngrads on your new MAcbok Pro.