Thunderbolt MBP & SxS & Lion? at DVinfo.net

Kevin Spahr · August 1st, 2011, 06:36 PM

What is the current compatibility status of Sony's SxS cards in the new 17" Thunderbolt MacBook Pro when running Lion? Does the new version of the17" MBP and the current Sony drivers work with Lion or do we have to hope Sony will provide new drivers some day?

Also do most people here prefer the anti-glare screen over the glossy? The color on the glossy screen does look better, but worried about the glare...

Bob Jackson · August 1st, 2011, 06:58 PM

I am currently running FCP 7 on the new MBP, 512GB SSD HD, also running snow loepard.
Not going to update to Lion, or FCP X until they get a decent product.
I would bet that the S X S cards do not work on the new system yet.
I would wait until you hear everything is up and running before you switch to Lion, or you will be very upset at Apple as many people are now.
edited to add:
BTW I also have the anti glare screen and it is very helpful in a bright situation.

Luc De Wandel · August 2nd, 2011, 12:00 PM

My advice from previous experience is: wait at least a year before updating your OS. Being an early adopter in these matters is asking for trouble.

Les Wilson · August 2nd, 2011, 04:58 PM

Perhaps some helpful information regarding the whole of Sony's EX software and Lion.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...-transfer.html

Kevin Spahr · August 3rd, 2011, 05:33 AM

My plan is to have two partitions - Snow on one and Lion on the other. I've done this on my desktop machine and it works for me. I run FCP7 under Snow only and then when I want to spend $400 I'll put FCPX on the Lion side.

I wanted to make sure Apple didn't change something about the Express Card slot in this latest MBP the screws up things for the Sony SxS cards. I think I remember a time when that occurred in the past.

Mitchell Lewis · August 7th, 2011, 10:39 AM

I don't think the problem is going to be the slot (the hardware) it's whether Sony updates their software (applications, drivers, etc..) for Lion. I do know that they don't have the proper log & transfer software for FCPX.

My "guess" is that Sony's SxS software/drivers/etc... work in Lion, but I don't have Lion, so I haven't tried it.

Kevin Spahr · August 7th, 2011, 09:43 PM

Well, I can now verify that the hardware has not changed, the old drivers work on the express card slot on an early 2011 MBP (Thunderbolt) under Snow Leopard.

I will test it in Lion when I get things loaded up...

August 1st, 2011, 06:36 PM	#1
Kevin Spahr Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 451	Thunderbolt MBP & SxS & Lion? What is the current compatibility status of Sony's SxS cards in the new 17" Thunderbolt MacBook Pro when running Lion? Does the new version of the17" MBP and the current Sony drivers work with Lion or do we have to hope Sony will provide new drivers some day? Also do most people here prefer the anti-glare screen over the glossy? The color on the glossy screen does look better, but worried about the glare...

August 1st, 2011, 06:58 PM	#2
Bob Jackson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Republic of Vancouver Island Posts: 200	Re: Thunderbolt MBP & SxS & Lion? I am currently running FCP 7 on the new MBP, 512GB SSD HD, also running snow loepard. Not going to update to Lion, or FCP X until they get a decent product. I would bet that the S X S cards do not work on the new system yet. I would wait until you hear everything is up and running before you switch to Lion, or you will be very upset at Apple as many people are now. edited to add: BTW I also have the anti glare screen and it is very helpful in a bright situation. __________________ Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. AC Clarke

August 2nd, 2011, 12:00 PM	#3
Luc De Wandel Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Knokke-Heist, Belgium Posts: 963	Re: Thunderbolt MBP & SxS & Lion? My advice from previous experience is: wait at least a year before updating your OS. Being an early adopter in these matters is asking for trouble.

August 2nd, 2011, 04:58 PM	#4
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Thunderbolt MBP & SxS & Lion? Perhaps some helpful information regarding the whole of Sony's EX software and Lion. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...-transfer.html

August 3rd, 2011, 05:33 AM	#5
Kevin Spahr Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 451	Re: Thunderbolt MBP & SxS & Lion? My plan is to have two partitions - Snow on one and Lion on the other. I've done this on my desktop machine and it works for me. I run FCP7 under Snow only and then when I want to spend $400 I'll put FCPX on the Lion side. I wanted to make sure Apple didn't change something about the Express Card slot in this latest MBP the screws up things for the Sony SxS cards. I think I remember a time when that occurred in the past.

August 7th, 2011, 10:39 AM	#6
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	Re: Thunderbolt MBP & SxS & Lion? I don't think the problem is going to be the slot (the hardware) it's whether Sony updates their software (applications, drivers, etc..) for Lion. I do know that they don't have the proper log & transfer software for FCPX. My "guess" is that Sony's SxS software/drivers/etc... work in Lion, but I don't have Lion, so I haven't tried it. __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

August 7th, 2011, 09:43 PM	#7
Kevin Spahr Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 451	Re: Thunderbolt MBP & SxS & Lion? Well, I can now verify that the hardware has not changed, the old drivers work on the express card slot on an early 2011 MBP (Thunderbolt) under Snow Leopard. I will test it in Lion when I get things loaded up...