MBP as editing suite?

I was just wondering if a MBP 15.4" 4GB RAM 1GB Graphics would be able to handle lion and run final cut pro, motion, and photoshop simultaneously with no hiccups?

Basically, using it as an editing suite.

Maybe add a SSD to the mix to help out, thanks in advance, and sorry if the question is a repost.

Cheers!

 

So 8GB would suffice to run said apps smoothly?

I was thinking of purchasing the 4GB, then adding 4GB if I see it needs the extra RAM. Seeing how RAM is astoundingly cheap these days, that would actually save me a lot than say picking the 8GBs directly from Apple.

 

To add, if I purcahse the MBP with 500GB SATA, then opt for a SSD later on. Can I replace HD's later on? Is it doable? I found a store in my city that apparently replaces RAM and HD I bring them without voiding the warranty, as they are Official apple retailers.

 

Brilliant! Thanks for that. The apple seller had me convinced that if it's not done by them, and if they don't approve of the parts (basically he said you have to purchase them from us) then you void your warrant/apple care.

Excellent. You guys just saved me a few hundred dollars. Anti-glare it is then

To finish this thread over with, where are the best/cheapest online retailers to buy SSD and RAM from? Everybody seems to swear by Crucial for RAM, but no idea about the SDD.

 

Right then! thanks for that chaps.

Super fast replies too, most appreciative.

 

That's is quite impressive! That's made made me think I should order a MBP 2.2 i7, and use that. Until I see that I genuinely need more RAM, and if need be, a SSD. Only issue now is that I really need an anti-glare screen and futureshop/best buy don't offer those specs. Apple doesn't do financing in Canada except for business, and futureshop/best buy seems to be the only way forward.

Ah well, thanks for the advice and insight folks.
First ever post in this forum, and it's been a delightful, genuinely informative response I've gotten. Excellent so far.