Will a13.3" Macbook Pro A1278 run Final cut comfortably

MJLOVER1988 · MJLOVER1988 #1 (**permalink**)

01-21-2011, 11:25 AM

Hello there guys

Soz Im just making sure before I buy this, but will a 13.3" Macbook Pro A1278 run final cut with color etc comfortably?

Also a general question is this laptop a reliable 1?

Kylexx

EvenStranger · EvenStranger #2 (**permalink**)

01-21-2011, 04:05 PM

It'll run Final Cut Studio, but not great. As for Color, for 4k and DPX files, you want a minimum of 512MB of video RAM, and the MBP 13" has 256MB shared video RAM. Personally, if you're investing in FCS, I'd pony up the extra bucks and go with a MBP 15" with dedicated graphics card and video RAM. The 13", I'm afraid, is just going to frustrate you.

robduckyworth · robduckyworth #3 (**permalink**)

01-22-2011, 07:40 AM

i agree with the guy above. i used mine to make a music video, it was alright but it kept saying out of memory when trying to import videos to the bin. so yeah, frustrating, but do-able with some patience.

kribensis12 · kribensis12 #4 (**permalink**)

01-22-2011, 11:48 AM

I run FCE 4 on my 13" Pro. It works well. Occasionally you may notice some minor lagging, but it is not a huge deal. I may end up getting more RAM one day. But at the moment, 4 G is enough for me.

MJLOVER1988 · MJLOVER1988 #5 (**permalink**)

01-22-2011, 12:07 PM

Thanks for all your advice guys.

I decided to go with it as It was only costing me £675. Its go 2gb ram, how much would an update to 4gbs cost just so it runs colour and final cut tht bit smoother?

kribensis12 · kribensis12 #6 (**permalink**)

01-22-2011, 03:07 PM

It will probably cost you around $100. So I would look on amazon.com if I were you.

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MJLOVER1988 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 21, 2010 Posts: 20	01-21-2011, 11:25 AM Hello there guys Soz Im just making sure before I buy this, but will a 13.3" Macbook Pro A1278 run final cut with color etc comfortably? Also a general question is this laptop a reliable 1? Kylexx
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EvenStranger #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 09, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 845 Mac Specs: Currently 13" Late 2010 MBA, 4GB/128GB; Early 2011 13" MBP, dual core i7 2.7ghz, 4gb ram, 500gb hd	01-21-2011, 04:05 PM It'll run Final Cut Studio, but not great. As for Color, for 4k and DPX files, you want a minimum of 512MB of video RAM, and the MBP 13" has 256MB shared video RAM. Personally, if you're investing in FCS, I'd pony up the extra bucks and go with a MBP 15" with dedicated graphics card and video RAM. The 13", I'm afraid, is just going to frustrate you.
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kribensis12 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 29, 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 354 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13" 2.4 Ghz Duo Core with 8GB of RAM and a 500GB 7200 rpm Hybrid Drive	01-22-2011, 11:48 AM I run FCE 4 on my 13" Pro. It works well. Occasionally you may notice some minor lagging, but it is not a huge deal. I may end up getting more RAM one day. But at the moment, 4 G is enough for me.
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MJLOVER1988 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 21, 2010 Posts: 20	01-22-2011, 12:07 PM Thanks for all your advice guys. I decided to go with it as It was only costing me £675. Its go 2gb ram, how much would an update to 4gbs cost just so it runs colour and final cut tht bit smoother?
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kribensis12 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 29, 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 354 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 13" 2.4 Ghz Duo Core with 8GB of RAM and a 500GB 7200 rpm Hybrid Drive	01-22-2011, 03:07 PM It will probably cost you around $100. So I would look on amazon.com if I were you.
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