Has anyone actually used the MBP 13" with Final Cut?

[NakedLunch]

Okay, so while the C2D vs. i5/i7 debate rages on, has anyone worked with final cut, DVD SP, Soundtrack on the 2010 MBP 13"?

Does the little machine keep up? I know it won't render nearly as well as an i5/i7 (and I'm not worried about Motion).

I'm coming from a dual 1.8 ghz power mac G5 (R.I.P.) and hoping to see a decent speed bump.

Reason I'm asking: I'm in a money crunch right now so I'd like to keep costs low as possible. I should be in the clear financially within the year (for the next wave of processors/updates) and plan on updating when that time comes.

Anyone actually used this machine with these apps? I know the specs but I want to hear a "real world" assessment.

 

[Mac-key]

I got a 2009 13uMBP 2.53 4G ram and I use FCP, Compressor and DVD SP for my part-time job. And yes, it works perfect - no lag time, no crashes.

Of course I got a 7200 rpm scratch disk hooked up through my FW 800. But I have no complaints. Yes, I would love more processor power and a bigger screen. BUT this gets the job done just fine.

I'm very happy with my computer

 

[Meever]

I use Final Cut Express regularly and it runs great. I'm under the impression FCE and FCP are pretty similar requirement so take that as you will.

 

[NakedLunch]

Thanks for the quick replies and the peace of mind.

 

[wdevn]

Okay, so while the C2D vs. i5/i7 debate rages on, has anyone worked with final cut, DVD SP, Soundtrack on the 2010 MBP 13"?

I use FCE on a 15" MacBook Pro i7 and it's very stable as well as fast. I've used this setup in a war zone to create video reports without any bugs.

 

[mk1ap]

I use FCE on a 15" MacBook Pro i7 and it's very stable as well as fast. I've used this setup in a war zone to create video reports without any bugs.

Read the topic more carefully.

 

[Cool Runnings]

Why cant't people read the system requirements for the software they are thinking of? And why wouldn't any modern computer cope with a normal task as video editing? What are they thinking?

And if you are coming from a dual G5 1.8 that can cope with the task why wouldn't a more than five years newer computer do the same?

 

[aeboi]

Why cant't people read the system requirements for the software they are thinking of? And why wouldn't any modern computer cope with a normal task as video editing? What are they thinking?

And if you are coming from a dual G5 1.8 that can cope with the task why wouldn't a more than five years newer computer do the same?

There's a difference between doing something and doing something well.