Trying To Figure Out What to Buy

[Ryan Sutter]

Hi,

I have a TiBook 550 and I want to use it for video editing.  I replaced 
a G4/400 tower that I used to use for video editing so I already have 
the software I need (FCP 3) but I am missing two things: adequate disk 
space and a DVD burner.

About the first, I have considered upgrading the internal HD from 20 GB 
to 60 or more but the cost for a high-performance large capacity laptop 
hard drive is significantly higher than a 3.5 inch drive + a FW 
enclosure.  So I would rather go that route.  I fully realize that I 
can use multiple FW devices daisy-chained but will I run into problems 
attempting to capture video to a FW drive that's on the same FW bus as 
the video camera is?  Similarly, if I buy a FW DVD burner and want to 
burn video from my FW HD to it, will that be a problem?

As far as the DVD burner goes, my goal is to buy an internal burner off 
of eBay + a FireWire enclosure.  Other than the fact that iDVD won't 
support it, are there any things in particular I should look out for?  
Any particular brands/models to avoid or to steer towards?

I'm obviously hoping that my FireWire port can handle all my video 
capture, storage and burning needs but I'm skeptical and if you've got 
some experience/advice to help me out, I'd appreciate it greatly.

Thanks,

Ryan