Looking at the Imac and final cut pro studio

I have a $5000.00 firm budget on upgrading my computer + peripherals. Im weighing between 15" MBP 2.4 and the 24" Imac 2.33ghz.
I know I wouldnt have a problem with FCS2 on the MBP, but what about the imac? I have a shopping list of peripherals that I need for my studio, and have want the most computer for my budget.
Placing my order monday so I have the weekend to decide.
JD

I will be doing overflow editing for car commercials as well as other corporate promo video work. Mostly following already shot and produced pics and graphics. I will just be importing the work and laying down the tracks.
My peripherals include:
Suitable storage 400/800 firewire connections
extra monitor for duel screen work
Contour shuttle pro and trackball mouse
Sony DSR-11 VTR if I can find one. If not Sony GVD-1000
Various Jumpback graphic programs
JD

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hahah yeah i quit torrenting i have nothing but legit apps now.
hope apple heard that!!!!
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but it did take more than deleting torrented apps, once your run a program with a MASReciept with someone elses Apple ID. that other ID is saved in all apps you got off of app store.
You have to delete all apps that contain the MASReciept (the terminal command tells you which ones) then quit appstore then reboot download all apps again.
it taught me to just buy my apps..

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