For Windows, the best bet is to download a trial version of both Premiere Pro CS3 and the newest version of Vegas and see which interface you like better. They both can edit native HDV and they each have a suite of software which allows you to do other things like author DVDs and do sound editing. I have been a using Premiere for years and I find it very easy to learn and intuitive, plus it has great workability with Photoshop and Encore DVD authoring software but Vegas is also a popular option that some people find easier to become proficient with at first as well as it may be more inexpensive to purchase for the first time.
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