video editor seeking macbook pro purchase advice

[diasporize]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could give me advice about buying a macbook which i will mainly be using for video editing. I need to be mobile so I know I want a laptop.

I am thinking of buying the Mac Book Pro 15-inch: 2.2 GHz.

1. I'm not sure whether I should by the model as is or I should invest in upgrading the hardware?

2. I hear there is a new cable/hard-drive which is recommended for heavy work like editing. Does anyone know what this product is called?

3. Any other tips/hints will be much appreciated!

I have been procrastinating with this investment for over a year, so please go easy on me, the simpler the better. I live outside the US and have a friend who is there for the next week and will bring it back for me. So this is my opportunity to get apple products for the lowest price.

Many thanks!

 

[Angelo95210]

The new harddrive cable is named Thunderbolt (Intel's Lightpeak). You have it on all the new MBPs. If I were you I would have a thorough look at the new Final Cut Pro requirements which is due to be released soon.

 

[cambookpro]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could give me advice about buying a macbook which i will mainly be using for video editing. I need to be mobile so I know I want a laptop.

I am thinking of buying the Mac Book Pro 15-inch: 2.2 GHz.

1. I'm not sure whether I should by the model as is or I should invest in upgrading the hardware?

2. I hear there is a new cable/hard-drive which is recommended for heavy work like editing. Does anyone know what this product is called?

3. Any other tips/hints will be much appreciated!

I have been procrastinating with this investment for over a year, so please go easy on me, the simpler the better. I live outside the US and have a friend who is there for the next week and will bring it back for me. So this is my opportunity to get apple products for the lowest price.

Many thanks!

I use FCP fairly regularly and I know someone very well who is a film editor. I am upgrading my late 2008 MBP to a 2.2GHz 15" MBP with 8GB RAM from Crucial because with FCPX using GCD and 64 bit, I'd like to take advantage of that extra power.

 

[8CoreWhore]

The more resources the better. Get the fast 7200 RMP HDD (or SSD with Thunderbolt Ext HDD)

FCPX will be avail in a couple of months. A PRO level editor for only $299.00

http://www.macworld.com/article/159202/2011/04/final_cut_pro_x_blog.html