Converting Samsung vp-hmx20c files for final cut pro

Hey
Ive got a samsung vp-hmx20c hd video camera and have recorded files in 1080/25p and 1080/50i.
Im trying to convert them for editing in FCP but everytime i convert to something different playback is flickery and lags in both FCP and quicktime.
Im using a Macbook pro intel core duo 2.2ghz with 2gb ram.
Just wanting to know what the best way to convert the files and what i should be converting them to?
Files info from Quicktime is
Format: H.264, 1920 x 1080, Millions
AAC, Stereo (L R), 48.000 kHz
FPS: 50
Data Rate: 14.54 Mbit/s
Current Size: 1440 x 810 pixels
Cheers

Use ProRes 422.
Is there any benefit of compressor or streamclip?
MPEG Streamclip is possibly a little less complicated to set up than Compressor.
I have a tutorial for it [here|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2070861&tstart=0]. Just substitute ProRes instead of the DV codec in the article.

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