Is there a better answer for .MOV then? My understanding is that PPro needs QT to interact with .mov files correctly. I'll gladly get rid of it if I can maintain the ability to use and view .mov files. I can't stand QT and the Apple updater. No I don't want iTunes, nor will I ever. Thanks.
Update on the topic though. We're confirmed that there is no problem with the mpeg2 files on CS6. As we have one Sony and one CS6 laptop, we'll call it fortuitous and move along. Not sure why CS5.5 hates the sony's files, but it does. My guess is that it has something to do with how CS5.x handles audio (hence the crashing audio problem from the earliest versions of 5.0).
Of course I've got another issue with CS6 entirely, but that will be another thread.