Minimum Macbook Pro for FCPx and Compressor

I do most of my video work on an 3.4 Ghz i7, 16GB iMac, but I'd like to be able to use a Macbook Pro, when traveling or for handing off tasks to a secondary machine. My current Macbook is looking like it's on its last legs so the time is arriving to replace it with an upgrade.
So my question is, what is the minimum configuration for a Macbook Pro and still have it be usable with FCPx and Compressor? I'm thinking the base model 15" is probably enough or an upgraded 13". They end up at about the same money.

Which is what I did with my iMac -- it was the maximum horsepower I could buy at the time. I always use proxy media just for the speed of editing. With the Macbook Pro it will never be my main tool, just a fallback, a traveling machine, or a place for handling Compressor tasks when I'm busy with something else.
I will check out the FCPx marketing info as I didn't think to look there. Usually minimum requirements translate out as "barely workable configuration".

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MacBook Pro for FCPX

Hey guys,
To begin with, I have a GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition and usually record in 1080p at 60fps. I make videos of surfing and extreme sports with it
in Final Cut Pro X. I also upload my videos to YouTube, download and watch HD movies, and just common surfing on the web. My school has just decided that we need a MacBook Pro as our new IT tool. I am currently using a late-2012 iMac with the following specs:
-2.9 GHz i5 quad-core processor (turbo-boost to 3.6)
-8GB 1600MHz DDR3 RAM
-1 TB Hard Drive
-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 512 MB Graphics Card
-Serial- CO2KGQAFDNCV
I am fairly pleased with using my current computer for everything except for workload applications like Final Cut X, Appearture, ect. I am not pleased with the export and render time of Final Cut Pro X as it usually takes up to and hour.
The MacBook Pro that I am thinking of getting is the 13.3' Late-2013 Retina model with
-i7 2.8 GHz dual-core processor (turbo-boost to 3.3)
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-256 Flash Storage
-Intel Iris Graphics
-External Passport Hard Drive (for video projects)
Would this be enough for what I am currently doing with my computer? Should I get 16 RAM or not?
I opted out of the 15 inch because I am looking for a fairly portable computer and I really don't need a bigger screen.
Thanks for any opinion

Hridd wrote:
Would the i7 be worth the upgrade cost or would it be the same to have a 2.6 GHz i5. I can afford the upgrade but I don't want to do anything unnecessary
Thanks
Yes, get the i7.
Not a waste on money for video and rendering.
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Here's the situation - I'm going to College in England this September. I need a computer to accompany me with my course, and what I'll be doing with it. I'm studying Art and Design, but I already have a strong interest and a lot of experience in graphic design, vector illustration and web design - so it needs to fit my personal use as well.
I knew instantly that I not only wanted but needed an iMac. I saved up, compared the models and then, rather unfortunately, came to a stop.
Here's the problem - I need the processing power to handle the full Adobe CS5 suite, some 3D modelling and rendering and plenty of photos and music. However, Portability would be nice... although my college has 3 Mac suites, I think that being able to carry my work around and edit on the go will be an obvious plus. If I do go for the iMac, do you recommend me getting the 21.5" or the 27"? I (just) have money for either so that isn't really a problem, but is it worth the extra money for a larger screen and better graphics? Is the Macbook Pro powerful enough? The way I see it, I'm spending £2000+ To only get near the power of the iMac...
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Hi Bee!
Thanks very much for your advice!
However, why do you suggest the 21.5" over the 27"? Do you think it is worth the extra screen size, because I can afford either?
It seemed to me that the iMac was the best option also - I'm in need of the power, but I'm still deliberating over size.
Also, on a side note, do you know of any iPhone apps that can help me with transferring files from home to college I'm getting an iPod Touch as part of the new deal Apple are running and I just wondered if there were any apps that I would find handy for transporting files etc.?
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Have my eye on the two 15" models. One with Intel iris pro graphics, the other that also has the nvidia gt 750m. Maybe I'm making mountains from molehills. You can tell me if you think that's the case
I will use my laptop at home always attached to a large screen. It's what I do with my current, April 2008 macbook pro. Right now a 25" NEC. I may add an additional screen as well, so I might have two screens besides the laptop, one attached via hdmi.
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If I buy the mbp with just the intel iris pro graphics card I'm thinking to upgrade processor to 2.5ghz. Will also upgrade ssd to 500gb. Or do I need, will I benefit from the nvidia card and card switching, dgpu?
I've just been reading about problems with the discrete graphics card version. Problems with freezing video, some with problems looking at certain websites via a browser firefox or safari. I wonder if that's only with older versions of the mbp.
And that the mbp with the dgpu, the nvidia gt 750m always uses that card when there is an external monitor attached. Creates additional heat for the computer.
Just looking for some advice before i hand over the cash. There is only a 100 difference in price so in the end I'm not concerned about cost. Just want a computer to do what I need, do it well, and for me to have as few problems as possible. I do like to keep my computers a long time. This current mbp is seven years old in a month. The computer I had before that, a G4, lasted me eight years.
thanks for advice...

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Hello,
I have the new Macbook pro with retina display and I tried transfering some of the files on my macbook to my external hard drive (WD My Passport). Of course, it didn't let me. I did some research and found out that Mac only "reads" NTFS systems, but doesn't write. I did some more research to see if there was a way around this. There are several options and I need help with deciding which option is best.
1. Formatting my external hard drive to the FAT32 file system - however, it says that there are limitations with writing file sizes larger than 4GB. Is that true?
2. Formatting my external hard drive to the exFAT file system - is this a better option?
3. Downloading MacFuse - is it really discontinued?
4. Downloading OSXFUSE - is this better than MacFuse?
5. Downloading fuse4x - I don't know about this one
Aside from all this individual questions listed, which option is the best?? And, which option will give me less damage or data loss, and which is very reliable?? All I want to do is be able to transfer my documents or files on my MAC to my hard drive, but be able to read/write files on any other PC. I bring my hard drive everywhere and I always need to access my files with any computer I see (like in a computer lab at school/library).
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tin2x58 wrote:
1. Formatting my external hard drive to the FAT32 file system - however, it says that there are limitations with writing file sizes larger than 4GB. Is that true?
Yes, exFAT is better.
2. Formatting my external hard drive to the exFAT file system - is this a better option?
Yes, you won't need any third party software, one less hassle.
3. Downloading MacFuse - is it really discontinued?
4. Downloading OSXFUSE - is this better than MacFuse?
5. Downloading fuse4x - I don't know about this one
Don't bother.
Aside from all this individual questions listed, which option is the best?? And, which option will give me less damage or data loss, and which is very reliable?? All I want to do is be able to transfer my documents or files on my MAC to my hard drive, but be able to read/write files on any other PC. I bring my hard drive everywhere and I always need to access my files with any computer I see (like in a computer lab at school/library).
Take a copy of all the data off the drive. Formatting the drive will erase all existing data.
Take the drive to the oldest Windows OS your going to use it with, if Windows XP there is a free exFAT update from Microsoft, install it first, then right click on the drive and format exFAT, it will create the appropriate partition table (either GUID or MBR) automatically.
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I love the portability my powerbook gives me. You can use a PB in your setup. You can run an external monitor for either PB or MBP. You can node. Universal Binary menas it is an application which has the components written for both PPC and Intel chips-so you don't need to do conversion. Nodes won't require you buy a nother license. so the answer is down to how much the 2 upgrades and 1 crossgrades will set you back vs how much use you'll get out of them. IMO the iMac is inexpensive (I mean that in a good way-worth hooding on to). Maybe just look at a refurb PB unless you really have the extra cash.

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