Needing Intel-Mac for AVCHD feature in Final Cut Express?

Hi, I was about to install Final Cut Express 4 when I noticed a tiny warning saying that the AVCHD required Intel-chip Mac. that seems crazy so I'm hoping someone can tell me it's not true???
I have an older imac (2004 or 2005), definitely not an Intel, and I need the AVCHD to import from my camcorder, Canon Vixia HF20, in fact the AVCHD is the only reason I'm considering "upgrading" to Express 4 (I currently have Final Cut Studio 5.0.4) I am also open to alternative suggestions besides FPX such as imovie if you know it works. I only have imovieHD 5.0.2 and was able to mount camera but see only jpgs, no movies. please help!!!

there IS an option for nonIntels.. :
Voltaic, http://www.shedworx.com/voltaichd , 35$, which allows a 'manual' conversion of such codecs on your hardware.. timeconsuming, slow (=conversion process, editing no problem), less convenient..
.. you get older Intel MacMinis 'cheap'..

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