video editing/travel mac

[changle]

Hey all,

I was almost set on getting a new cmbp 13" 2.9ghz , 256 ssd, and 16gb ram for traveling and producing short youtube videos (5-10 min) using FCP and adobe premiere. However, I've come to a dilemma between this and the 13" rMBP 3.0 ghz, 8gb , and 256 ssd. I don't particularly desire the retina screen, rather I desire performance. I shoot with a canon 5d mark ii DSLR which uses H264 format.

Any thoughts on which one will suit my needs best?

Thanks a lot for your input!

 

[larsonalert]

If you're doing basic home editing I think you will be fine, if you're looking to run the full FCP suite (color, motion, etc.) you may want to get an iMac or the 15".

 

[changle]

ok, but which one would you suggest? 13 cmbp or rmbp?

 

[Badrottie]

Apple is not making a new cmbp anymore unless you don't mind buying 2012 cmbp 13" that is fine and if you know how to upgrade more memory and SSD.

 

[KUguardgrl13]

The cMBP is a great machine, but if you're putting in a SSD you might as well pay for the retina screen. Unless of course you need an optical drive or Ethernet.

For travel you might also look into a MacBook Air.