Canon HV10 - MBP 2.16 with 2gb Ram - Final Cut Express HD

Hi All,
I am looking at purchasing the Canon HV10 camcorder on Tuesday but want to make sure that it is not only compatible with a MBP and FCEHD but also usable.
Obviously I am buying this cam for the HD technology so would like to know if the MBP will be able to handle editing in HD, are there any limitations I should know about?
I have been struggling with the decision between the Canon HV10 and the Panasonic GS500 (SD), I am worried I am wasting my money on a HD camcorder if my MAC and software are not upto the task of editing.
As mentioned I am planning on buying this on Tuesday so hopefully someone will be able to reply before then.
Cheers.

Search this forum: there is at least another thread on HV10 compatibility with FCE...
Piero

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