Which specs for FCP and which camcorder?

Hi guys,
will be using the macbook for editing gigs/events/music video's etc. what specs would be best?
and any thoughts on a camcorder? currently got my eye on sony hxr mc50e but wanting to know if you think any others are better?
defo needs to be HD, portable, SD preferred over MiniDV, Needs to have good low light recording and good audio. Max budget is about £1300
hope u can help
many thanks

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Why the 17” model?
Because when editing you need as much screen space as possible. Yes, it is bigger and heavier than the 15”, but I think that it’s larger and higher resolution display is worth that sacrifice.
Why the bigger but slower 160GB 5400 RPM hard disc option?
Laptop drives already have a much smaller capacity than their desktop cousins and those little drives, inevitably, fill up quickly with all your stuff!
And of course, you're planning to get an external media drive too, right? If you don’t have one then your internal disc will be eaten up by clip media in no time (especially if you opted for the smaller faster internal disc).
Why 3 GB RAM?
Well OK, thats an expensive option, but seriously, if you can afford it the money is well spent.
I'd also strongly recommend the extended AppleCare Protection Plan.

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>>> magic31<[email protected]> 3/6/2013 1:46 AM >>>
umchs;2250164 Wrote:
> I need to look into a new server to put SLES and GroupWise 2012 on it.
> I am having trouble finding server specs for this, so I was hoping to
> get a little advice. GW will be the only thing on this box, one PO with
> about 150 users. Hoping to build something or purchase something that
> isn't too expensive due to budget restraints.
>
> Thanks
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