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Can a macbook C2D run FCP?

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cosmoscorbin

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I know apple does not officially support this, BUT... does the macbook C2D run FCP 5.1 or 5.0 (the non intel version)? Anyone have any experience? I would LOVE to save $600 on the powerbook price!
 
Fce

well,

I own a copy of FCP... 5.0 but I could easily upgrade to 5.1

and I do "a lot" of video editing. I also know that FCP really doesnt use the graphic card, it's the processor speed that's important, along with the hard drive.

I just want to find out if it will run on the book or not. Iv'e seen conflicting things on the web, so I was curious about other's experiences.
 
I hardly know anything about FCP, but I *think* it will run just fine, except for motion;) Just be sure to get 2GB RAM then, and a faster HD (7200RPM 100GB or 120GB or 160GB 5400RPM etc;)
 
it will work. I run FCP 5.0 on my 12 inch PB haha. It won't be the fastest thing you've ever edited, but it will do the basics, color correcting can get tricky. I would say, get the cross grade upgrade, it wouldn't hurt to have it right? But it should work just fine, be aware that if you use plug-ins, they might not be universal yet...
 
I've been using Final Cut since I was on a 400mhz G4 tower. Yes, it will work.
 
for all these video/photo editing programs made by 3rd party companies on the macs, do you have to buy them....legitimately. I know that macs are safer and stuff but does that mean it prevents ppl from installing pirated programs? (Im not condoning this, just wondering!) TIA
 
Yes, as someone said, throw 2Gb of ram and a external FW 7.200 rpm HD and you are done. It will work extremely fast, the processor is a beast.
I have been using my new Imac Core 2 duo for FCP and it is faster than my dual 2.3 G5....(scary =/)
 
Mac'Mo said:
for all these video/photo editing programs made by 3rd party companies on the macs, do you have to buy them....legitimately. I know that macs are safer and stuff but does that mean it prevents ppl from installing pirated programs? (Im not condoning this, just wondering!) TIA
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Yes, Mac's will reformat the hard drive if they detect pirated software.
 
Multiple reports seem to indicate that Final Cut Pro requires the Universal Binary 5.1 to run on Intel Macs at all. The non-Universal 5.0 won't run at all, it would appear. Although a hack to force 4.5 to run on unsupported Macs MIGHT work: xlr8yourmac link. Of course, you're mileage may vary, and you're taking your life (or at least your MacBook) into your own hands trying this.

Here is a Wiki showing what software (that the University of Pennsylvania runs) does and does not work on Intel Macs. Final Cut Pro 5.0 is specifically listed as does not function.
 
Mac'Mo said:
for all these video/photo editing programs made by 3rd party companies on the macs, do you have to buy them....legitimately. I know that macs are safer and stuff but does that mean it prevents ppl from installing pirated programs? (Im not condoning this, just wondering!) TIA
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Wetter you paid for the software or not has not influence over if a program is "safe" or not.
But even in theory how could the computer know if the software was paid for?
 
so theoretically i could install pirated XP on my mac, or adobe photoshop or anything else
 
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