Replying to Editing for Skiing

I know this doesn't belong here but i figured i would get the quickest response.  I am getting a new comptuer with a week or two and i need some help on what to get..


I WILL BE EDITING IN HDV and i know the files are a HOG.  so with that in mind, does anyone on here recommend a system thats decent for editing and a reasonable price.  I have been looking at some of the HP Media Series computers and the Macbook as well.  I have around 1200 to spend on the computer itself and i can get a external hard drive soon after to hold all my clips and such. 

The Macbook i was looking at has the following specs

2.4ghz intel core 2 duo
2gb memory
160gb hard drive

The Desktops i am looking at are as follows  these are just the basic specs

2.4-2.5ghz intel core 2 duo or quad core

atleast 3gb memory
and atleast 500gb hdd

anyone that edits help a brotha out!