Base 13" MBP - can it handle what I need?

[Surfing@Blacks]

I had my mind set on the 2.2 15" MBP but now I am thinking about just getting the base 13" inch MBP. Will this handle light video editing on FCX. I would like to make surfing videos with footage taken from my t2i. I would like it to be a smooth process with no hiccups.

Will I have to move up to the 15" line to achieve this? Also I will be hooking it up to a ultrasharp 23" dell monitor, will it lag at all?

Thanks

 

[phas3]

I had my mind set on the 2.2 15" MBP but now I am thinking about just getting the base 13" inch MBP. Will this handle light video editing on FCX. I would like to make surfing videos with footage taken from my t2i. I would like it to be a smooth process with no hiccups.

Will I have to move up to the 15" line to achieve this? Also I will be hooking it up to a ultrasharp 23" dell monitor, will it lag at all?

Thanks

I would pick up an SSD for that kind of work. Or the momentus XT hybrid SSD and add 4 more gbs of ram.

 

[Surfing@Blacks]

So with those upgrades.. I should be fine.

 

[DustinT]

I think if I were buying one with the plan of video editing I'd grab the 15" base. Those two additional cores will really help.

 

[milani]

I would pick up an SSD for that kind of work. Or the momentus XT hybrid SSD and add 4 more gbs of ram.

It would be much cheaper to order the MBP with a regular HDD and upgrade to an aftermarket SSD.

 

[Surfing@Blacks]

It would be much cheaper to order the MBP with a regular HDD and upgrade to an aftermarket SSD.

I think he was referring to getting it after market as well. If I do move up to the 15inch. Wouldn't it be wise to make the jump to the high end one? Get that extra 100 off?

 

[Mac-key]

yes

I shoot with a t2i and do all my editing using Motion, Color and Final Cut on my 2009 13 inch MBP. It handles everything just fine, so you should have absolutely NO issues with a 2011 machine.

Would a 15 inch model get the job done faster? Yes, without a doubt, BUT the 2011 13 inch is a very capable computer

 

[adnoh]

I think you should stick with the base 15"