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Jeff Dillon April 14th, 2010 07:55 PM

FCP on Macbook (not Pro)?
 
I need to do lots of file conversion to ProRes format, so I need a Mac. I see a Macbook on CraigsList that I'm considering. Comes with FCP3. All for $800

Apple Macbook 2.26GHz 250GB 4GB

Same model as:


I know it doesn't have firewire like the Pro, but will it actually run FCP?

Jeff

Robert Lane April 14th, 2010 09:52 PM

Technically yes, but since the video card is minimalistic at best and, you have no reliable method for connecting an external HDD for editing (USB is not nearly as stable as FW for editing) you'd be much better off finding a deal on a 15" inch MacBook Pro, either unibody or the previous generation.

Craig Seeman April 15th, 2010 08:18 AM

I have FCS running on a current MacMini and it's doing fine. Granted this isn't a heavy lifting system but It certainly can edit. The Mini has Firewire though.

Aric Mannion April 15th, 2010 08:30 AM

You can not run Final Cut Pro on a Mac book, It says right on the apple site. And if you could pro res renders would be horrendous.
I run the older Final Cut Pro on my power book, but a friend of mine bought a mac book just to find it wouldn't run FCS 2. Did they change this with studio 3?

Jeff Dillon April 15th, 2010 03:01 PM

Actually I found a local 17" Macbook Pro for the same price that already has Final Cut Studio 2 (FCP 6) already installed. Checking it out tonight!

Jeff

Jeff Dillon April 16th, 2010 02:28 PM

Actually I went with 15" Pro with FCP7. First Mac!

Jeff


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