What is Pixlet? What is the best resolution to render out my 3d animations

I have a couple of questions concerning high quality video and pixlet. I'm a 3d animator, and i'm ready to render all my video out, but I'm very much unsure of what resolution I should render my animation work out as. I would very much like to work in HD 720p. Would my computer be able to process that much information? I'll be using Final Cut Express/Pro to piece my animation work together in the post-production stage. Will that work well with my computer?
If HD 720p is too much to handle, what resolution would you recommend that I use? I want my work to look as high resolution as possible.
Also, what is Pixlet? Would this codec be any help to me whatsoever?
Thanks for reading...

From Apple's http://www.apple.com/quicktime/technologies/h264/faq.html
How does H.264 compare with Pixlet?
H.264 and Pixlet are designed for different uses.
Pixlet is focused on workflow, designed for digital filmmakers, animators and effects artists to easily review high-resolution image sequences on a standard PowerMac or PowerBook. Pixlet plays every frame of a sequence without frame-to-frame dependencies so that a media professional can scrutinize every detail of a sequence. Pixlet enables high-end digital film frames at 960x540 (at about 20 Mbps) to play in real time with a 1GHz G4 or faster Macintosh, while 1920x1080 frames (at about 40 Mbps) will play in real time on a dual 2GHz G5 or faster. This capability eliminates the need to invest in costly, proprietary hardware for the professional review process.
H.264 is a delivery codec, optimized for high quality and efficiency. It leverages data that does not change between frames for more efficient compression. While Pixlet may require about 40 Mbps for 1920x1080 content, H.264 delivers 1920x1080 content at about 8 Mbps. This efficiency in H.264 enables delivery to and playback on a wide range of devices, from mobile phones to computers to HDTV and beyond.
As for 720p, my computer would not be able to handle it. Like so many other computers. I can handle the 480p with no problems....

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