Intel 2.0GhZ iMac with 3G RAM and Final Cut Pro

Hello all -
I've read a lot about Final Cut Studio/Pro etc either running or not running on the Intel iMac. I'm pretty confused. So I'm going to try this:
With the above machine, will I be able to run FCP and do some low-end MiniDV editing in non-broadcast quality format?
Essentially, we are using three Panasonic dvx100s to record our band this weeekend, with an audio coming from the soundboard. We want to import about 30 minutes of coverage from these 4 sources, and produce a Youtube-quality video of maybe 6 minutes in length max.
Am I going to find myself in the drink without a paddle, or will FCP work? What version would I need? I already have Final Cut Express 2.0.1 - but have never installed it - would this by chance work as a backup?
Please advise -
Thanks!
KB
www.onehandfree.com

I'm not sure why you're confused. Reading posts you'll learn that FCP will run on an iMac but that isn't the problem, the abject lack of any sort of expansion beyond a single firewire bus is the iMac's largest downfall.
Video processing is hard, no matter what format it is so the rationale of using an iMac only for dv25 editing is essentially an argument against doing something properly.
Of course you can use your iMac but your biggest problem will be cabling up your external media harddrive(s) and your dv25 feeder device, whether it's a vtr or one of your DVX100 cameras. Lotsa folks have no problems with daisy-chained devices, lotsa folks do. Just beware the limitations and I would strongly urge you to do complete system test from front to back regarding acquistion, edit and output.
Good luck.

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