Re: what would YOU do

I used to edit on discreet edit... as far as making a transition, I firmly believe that Final Cut will be an easier transition from discreet than Avid. Avid has a lot of things that are uniquely "Avid", and I think that would pose a steeper learning curve than a transition to Final Cut.

If you indeed cannot afford a learning curve, then you will want to plan carefully... there *will* be a learning curve - there's no way around that fact. *But*... I'd also say that, to get up-and-running in a basic cuts kind of way, FCP is your better bet. Also, from a capabilities-to-price ratio, I think an FCP system offers better bang for the buck.

Granted, we don't know anything about your post workflow, what format you are mastering to, if you are mastering on your own or going to an on-line facility, etc., etc. Honestly, you would need to assess *all* these factors before deciding on the absolute best choice for you.

Good luck!