Video editing: 6 GB RAM with core i5 processor?

It will work, but it's hard to say whether or not it will work well. Ultrabooks aren't meant for heavy load and video editing, they're meant to be used on the move and have a long battery life.

It's unlikely that it will perform outstandingly at these tasks,especially since Ultrabooks tend not to have a discrete graphics chip, instead relying on the iGPU in the processor on the Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge platforms.

If you need a computer for video editing, then for the same price, I must insist you get a desktop built with this intention. On the other hand, if having an ultrabook is the utmost priority, then go for that, but just be warned, it's unlikely that it will perform very well, Powerdirector is not incredibly taxing and this will work, and Lightroom should be okay, but don't expect outstanding performance and be prepared for long waits when you're rendering on the integrated graphics.

-Tim

I have a MacBook Air with 8 GB of RAM and a Core i5 and while I CAN edit video on it, that's not really what its meant for. It can do it and it's rather speedy, but I wouldn't do anything too heavy on it.

I wouldn't say flawlessly but it will get the job done. For video editing and rendering you will need plenty of power. I would get a desktop if I were you but from your question I assume you want something portable

It will definitely get the job done, but like others have said, probably not to your greatest satisfaction.

So, you're getting an ultrabook, so I'd assume about $700. For $700, you could build yourself a computer that would far surpass this ultrabook in performance. You wouldn't get the mobility that you most likely want, but you'll get a computer that will save you many dozens of hours in rendering time.

Just tell me if you would like for me to assemble a parts list for you. I do need a final budget, and I need to know if you would be open to an AMD CPU (AMD CPUs are generally cheaper than Intel, so you'll get more performance per dollar).