Need help determining what i need to do basic/intermediate GoPro Editing

[xThexCommanderx]

Hey,

I am looking for a laptop that I can use to edit my gopro videos. The videos would range from 2-10 minutes maybe 15 at max. I wanna get something that won't have much lag and will be able to handle it pretty smoothly. The videos won't be anything professional as i am only 15, sorta just a hobby. I am just beginning to look and all if the technical stuff is very confusing to me. I wanna know kinda what i will need spec wise Processor? Ram? Gpu? Hard Drive? Editing software? all the other stuff? I don't want to spend a fortune on it either as i am only 15 and don't have a huge cash flow.

Thanks,
-Sam

[smrpix]

This would be a good starting point:

http://gopro.com/3d-cineform-studio-system-requirements/

I would HIGHLY recommend you stay well above the minimum and look at the recommended system spec requirements in the middle of the page. GoPro files are a pretty heavy lift -- even when converted to Cineform.

[TreeTops]

You can also use the free Cineform program to convert your GoPro files and edit in Vegas Movie Studio. Here is the tutorial:

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?MessageID=848611&Replies=18