Compatability of JVC GZ-MG330 Camcorder with imovie

Does anybody know if the JVC GZ-MG 330 Camcorder will wirk with imovie? The apple camcorder support page claimes that the JVC MG155 is compatable. The 330 is the next generation.

Hi
I am about to buy either the JVC GZMG-330 or GZMG-335, so I've been following this thread and other similar ones with interest.
One observation - the 330's (red, blue etc.) seem to not be supplied with the Everio Dock. The dock includes a FW / iLink /.... port. This would suggest that the 335 and others including or used with the Everio dock will work with iMovie 8 and iMovie 6/HD.
Of course, I've yet to put this to a definitive test, I am trying to find a shop with a "Safe" returns policy to try this...
Just an observation. There is also this video on the JVC website that implies at least iMovie 8 support...
http://uk.jvc-service.net/public/document.cfm?prog=docu.cfm&Model=GZ-MG330&SGK=0 &SGT=0&MLDC_id=4303
Hope this helps.
Cheers

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