SSD for OS, Final Cut X and Premiere Pro CS6?

We're looking at specs for new iMacs for our upcoming FY13 purchases.  Our install will consist of Mac OS, Office 2011, Final Cut X, Motion, Compressor, CS6 Master Collection.  Our process includes all video production being done using external drives.  I'm trying to decide if the 256GB SSD internal drive option will be sufficient for the install we have in mind.  I know all the software will fit, with plenty of room to spare, and we'd like to take advantage of the increased performance of a SSD boot drive, I'm just a little concerned about the capacity.
Maybe 256GB is perfectly fine since all production will be from and to external storage?
What thoughts or suggestions do you all have?  Thanks.

Using the same media?  Very likely.
Using the same project file?  Possibly, but there could be issues.  PP can both import and export FCP XML files, but it's far from a perfect translation for every possible sequence.

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