I'm almost surprised there isn't a sticky topic on this, since when I opened this sub-forum I figured that every other thread would be some kind of "Mac vs. PC" topic. Obviously that isn't the case, which as we all know, is a good thing, given how most threads like that usually descend into pointless arguments. But I digress.
I did a lot of video editing in college about 2 years ago using Final Cut Pro on a Mac. I was comfortable using it, and though there were a few problems I encountered, I chalk most of them up to the fact that it was a shared computer that numerous people were constantly tinkering with. Anyway, I got to be somewhat proficient with Final Cut Pro, and the urge to jump back into that has been nagging me ever since then.
Besides, I need a new computer anyway. Still running Windows 98 on an old Emachines PC here, which I suppose still serves me well enough for internet and general MS Officie functions. But I'm at the point where I want to do more. I know this computer (533 MHz, 128 kB) isn't going to be able to handle the multimedia applications I'd like to get into (video and audio editing).
So I suppose my question is, what are the minimum (or for that matter, the preferred) specs I'm going to want to look for in choosing a Mac that's going to provide me with enough horsepower to get me through every stage of the AMV-making process? Mind you, I plan on doing other video stuff too -- not just AMVs. But it's all the same in the end, I suppose.
I've checked around the 'org looking for a guide on this particular topic (did find the very helpful guide on using imovie, though that's not really what I'm looking for now) but didn't see anything. If this topic has been exhaustively covered elsewhere, then shoot me a link? Otherwise, any help would be appreciated. This is a hobby I've been waiting a long time to start but it's still a big commitment. I want to make smart choices, and I figured hey, where else to look for help?

