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can't tell you much details bout performance but 4gb+ ram would be great.

wouldn't recommened it on a macbook. screens are only 13.3", never used macbook pro, 15/17" might be better

go for a desktop
plus macbooks get really hot when doing things with video. according to istat, processor gets to bout 80c+ with the fans going at around 6200rpm (idle at 2000rpm). and that was just loading a film into imovie 08 >.<
 
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