Transfer Sony camcorder AVCHD and MP4 video to PC and Mac

"The camcorder is a Sony MiniDv and the computer is a Dell Dimension E310 desktop computer. I also need to know would iMovie be the best and safest way to edit it? I don't have any idea what cable to use and where to connect it on my camcorder or computer, I don't see a place to connect whatever cable is needed for this."

Put Sony Camcorder AVCHD video to Adobe Premiere Pro

"I recorded some video on a Sony camcorder, but the camcorder broke before I could use the tool that converts that video into avi files which are easier to import into Premiere Pro. I was able to get the video off of the disc but now it is in AVCHD format and i'm not sure how to go about importing this into Premiere Pro (can i?). If not I want to be able to convert this AVCHD file to an avi or mpg which PP2 works with. How do i do this?"

Import Sony Handycam HDR-CX150 AVCHD video to Mac 10.7 Lion QuickTime for playback

For common camcorder users, it is not necessary to get a professional camcorder with advanced video and photo shooting and other featured capabilities with high-end price, all they want is to get a practical camcorder without perhaps lots of features but can meet their common needs.

How to edit Sony camcorder video on Windows 7 and Mac 10.7 Lion

"Is the Sony HDR-CX110 Camcorder compatible with Windows XP? Every review and test video I have seen for this camcorder people are saying they edit with iMovie. I'm very interested in getting this camcorder, but I don't have a Mac. Is this camcorder compatible with Windows XP and will I still be able to have videos in full HD quality?”