Imac and Sony HDV CX560V

This actually links to a previous question to which I received a very useful  answer.
However having typed out my reply 4 times and attempted to submit it, each time I got an error notice and am told to try again!
So my fifith attempt! This time as a new query.
Firstly my thanks for the reply that I received for which I am most grateful.
My problem - I would like to buy an NTSC Sony camcorder HDR CX560V.
Previously it was not possible to extract AVCHD footage into a iMac. I now understand that with iMovie '11 this is now possible. I am using iMovie 9.0.4 but with a new iMac having an Intel Core i5 processor. Will this Intel processor  be sufficient as I am told I need an Intel Core Duo processsor.
In the past there were problems with CMOS optical sensors which this Sony camcorder has. Has iMovie resolved thai problem? (Support article HT1793. dated 17/5/2011).
"iMovie Help  '11"  listed compatible cameras and includes the HDR CX560V. In the 'Additional Information' column there are no notes suggesting there are no problems for this camcorder.
In the link to which I was referred yesterday dated 6 Dec. 2011 this camera is no longer specifically listed. What do I conclude?
Finally how do I extract footage into my iMac (if I can). Do I connect the camcoder and iMac with aUSB connector and use Import - completey ignoring the CD that will come with the camcorder?

The i5 microprocessor is much more powerful than the Core Duo processors so you have way more than enough horsepower. Regarding your other questions I'd recommend posting in the iMovie forum.  To find out if your camera is supported please click the iMovie '11 Supported Cameras link.

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