SlowestMacBook Pro Processor Speed for optimal Final Cut Studio Performance

I am looking to buy a MacBook Pro and I want to edit video on it using Final Cut Studio. Is a 2.53GHz processor plenty fast for editing... or do I need to go higher...? I am planning on getting 4GB of Ram and 7200 RPM Hard Drive.
I really appreciate the help, I just don't want to sacrifice performance or waste money

Hi,
I have a 2.33 GHz MBP with less GB of RAM and FCP works just fine, Motion is more GPU and RAM (4 is ok) concerned. Motion will run ok but may be slow at times depending on the project. Your setup looks pretty decent.
G.

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