Can I run Final Cut Pro on a Macbook?

Hello,
Can somebody tell me if it is possible to run FCP on the new Macbook 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo laptops?
Are there any reported problems?
Thanks
Evanssent

It is possible but not recommended. The FCS specs are here.
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/specs/
Color and Motion won't even open but using FCP has been done. It depends on what kind of footage you plan on using. If you want to do HD you will have problems. SD should be okay.

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