The New MacBook Pro 13inch

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jrod81

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Hey guys,
Thinking about selling my Imac to get a new 13inch and just wanted to make sure I understand what I am getting into here. Are there any issues with the 13inch compared to the 15 or 17 (other than the screen size of course). I am not too concerned about the HD size because I will probably replace it in time. Not too concerned about the RAM either because I will upgrade that on my own in time as well. However, I am editing films now for a local law firm and doing free lance video work on the side. I just want to make sure that the graphics card is up to snuff for Final Cut Pro. Also, does anyone know if there is a PCMCIA slot (I use an HVX200 camera that uses P2 cards).
thanks for the help guys
jared
 
No PC Card slot. No Expresscard slot. Only an SD Slot. And from what I understand, it has an integrated graphics card. And, as you mentioned, smaller screen resolution. But, if FCP works on it (I would go to the Apple Store and test it out first), and you don't need motion or AE.... Just be sure itll fit your needs.
 
I agree with grim.. just make sure it fits your needs. since there is no express card slot that pretty much means the only way to get your HVX footage into the computer is by using the HVX. depending on what you are shooting and the size of the cards you have, you would need to halt production while you dump the footage and that could take a while if you fill up a 64Gig card. The way I shoot there is no way I could stop production and dump footage. I would save some money and get the 17 inch which still has the express card slot. Or do what I did and buy an older PC laptop with a PCMCIA slot built in and dump that way. It's cheap, easy and it works.
 
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