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I would like to buy a Laptop for music production ect. :::: Help?
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Pt.
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Posted : Nov 9, 2006 15:43
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Hello gadget freaks and music production geeks,
I'm about to buy my first ever computer (whoohoo! I’m so proud). Now the thing is that I have 2 computers to choose from because of special work deal. And as I got no clue what so ever, I would like some recommendations about which computer you would choose fro music production.
These are the models that I can choose from:
Inspiron XPS M1210
Processor:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 4 MB
Cache)
Chipset:
Intel® 945® chipset
Screen:
12.1" UltraSharp WideScreen WXGA (1280x800) LCD Panel med
Webkamera
RAM-memory:
2048 MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024)
Hårddisk:
100GB (7.200rpm)
Optisk enhet :
8 x DVD+/-RW med mjukvara (bränner DVD och CD)
Grafikkort:
256 MB NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7400 TurboCache
Firewire:
YES
SOUNDCARD:
Sigmatel STAC9750 AC'97
Modem/nätverkskort:
Internt combo 56k modem / 10/100 network
Wireless network:
Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n Dual-Band wireless mini-card
Bluetooth:
Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth 2.0 Module
Programvara:
Microsoft Works 7.0
Operativsystem:
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Edition
Antivirus:
McAfee Security Centre 3 Års License
Garanti & Support:
3 års at home service
OTHER:
Maxtor OneTouch III 300 GB Extern hårddisk via USB2.0
Technical specifications:
PROCESSOR: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 4 MB
Cache)
Weight: från 1.98kg
MINNESPLATSER: 2 st So-DIMM
PORTAR: USB 2.0 (x4), VGA, hörlurar, högtalare, RJ-11, RJ-45,Integrerat Intel 10/100,
IEEE1394, S-Video utgång, 5-1 minneskortläsare
KORTPLATSER: Express-kortplats
BATTERI: 9-cells 80 WHr batteri
Mått: 31,4 x 297,18 x 220,98 mm (H x B x D)
Inspiron 6400
Processor:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 4 MB
Cache)
Chipset:
Intel® 945® chipset
Screen:
15.4" UltraSharp™ WSXGA+ (1680x1050) TrueLifeTM
RAM-memory:
2048Mb 667MHz DDR2 RAM (2x1024)
Hard drive:
100GB SATA (7200 rpm)
Optisk enhet:
8 x DVD+/-RW med mjukvara (bränner DVD och CD)
Grafikkort:
256MB ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ X1400 Hypermemory , PCI-Express X16
SOUNDCARD:
SoundBlaster® -kompatibelt ljud- och musikkort
Firewire:
Integrerad Firewire IEEE 1394
Modem/nätverkskort:
Internt combo 56k modem / 10/100 network
Trådlöst nätv:
Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n Dual-Band wireless mini-card
Bluetooth:
Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth 2.0 Module
Programvara:
Microsoft Works 7.0
Operativsystem:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Antivirus:
McAfee Security Centre 3 Års License
Garanti & Support:
3 års at home service
OTHER
Maxtor OneTouch III 300 GB Extern hårddisk via USB2.0
Wireless Router
Netgear RangeMax Pre-n WNR834B
Teknisk specifikation:
PROCESSOR: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 4 MB
Cache)
VIKT: Från 2.8 kg med DVD-ROM-enhet och 6-cellsbatteri
MINNESPLATSER: Två lättåtkomliga SoDIMM-platser
PORTAR: 4 USB 2.0-portar med 4-stiftskontakter (strömfria), två på framsidan och två
på datorns högra sida, TV-utgång (S-Video-utgång) IEEE 1394 (Firewire), Inbyggd SDkortläsare
(Secure Digital)
KORTPLATSER: 1 ExpressCard-kortplats
BATTERI: 6-cells 53 WHr batteri
Mått: 356,0 x 265,5 x 36,55 mm (B x D x H)
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Posted : Nov 9, 2006 15:54
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As I can see it, thinking pure music production, it doesn’t matter which I choose their both just as capable of producing music, right?
If you got any tips, or warnings, please tell me. 
I'm leening on the XPS1210, but I kind of fancy the 6400 as well...
FYI. I can not build my own computer, I have to choose between these two models. A friend of mine suggested that it doesnt matter which model I choose, but I should buy an eksternal soundcard on the side to boost the music production value. Agree?
oh, and the price is the same on both ..
Is there any difference between these two cards?
SOUNDCARD:
Sigmatel STAC9750 AC'97
SOUNDCARD:
SoundBlaster® -kompatibelt sound- and musiccard |
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Blizzard
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Posted : Nov 9, 2006 16:47
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They are both powerfull machines, but 12.1 screens are a bit small to work on, so i would rather have the bigger screen.
Seems to me that both these machines have powerfull graphic cards, which is not something you need for music production. So unless you are a gamer you can probably find machines with lesser graphic cards that are a bit cheaper.
Rather spend the extra cash you save on a decent soundcard.
built in soundcards are mostly not so good, all ive heard have high noise levels.
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vstDOG
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Posted : Nov 9, 2006 17:00
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You might wanna have a look at the ASUS range too.
Very nice machines and also decently priced.
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Posted : Nov 9, 2006 17:17
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Pt.
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Posted : Nov 9, 2006 17:20
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Thanks guys for replying.
I couldn't wait anymore, so I took a big decision (my first buy, it's huge for me) to buy the XPS 1210 because of weight and mobility for travelling around the world. The main question in my head was the size Blizzard. So I've decided to get an external 17" screen for home use, and a external soundcard.
Håper dette blir en ny epoke, en ny era I mitt liv. =)
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Kane
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Posted : Nov 10, 2006 01:21
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Core 2 Duo and as much memory as possible..go with an Apple if you can.. |
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Freeflow
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Posted : Nov 10, 2006 04:25
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psytones - nice man! so which sequencer will you be running and Vst´s?
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Pt.
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Posted : Nov 10, 2006 09:24
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damn it, all night, I've been thinking and almost regretting taking the 12.1" model. Maybe I should be smart and sacrifice the size by getting the 15.4" ?? These decisions are so hard you know. Good God it's not a matter of life and death. ^^ .. Freeflow, I'll be using Fruityloops and Cubase.. Vst's, was iz das man?  .. I'm so amateur, that you can label me extreme-underground. |
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diskonekt
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Posted : Nov 10, 2006 13:32
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On 2006-11-10 09:24, psytones wrote:
damn it, all night, I've been thinking and almost regretting taking the 12.1" model.
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You shoudn't!
I still regret not getting a 12.1 istead of my 15.4 laptop.
Think that if you use it for music production at home you can always use another TFT lying around there as a secondary screen, and the portability you get with a smaller laptop is a bliss, especially if you want to take it with you at a party coz you'll be carrying a bunch of other stuff too ... controller .. cables ... battery
cheers!
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Posted : Nov 10, 2006 15:03
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Thank you Soemtimes it's good to get other peoples opinions to angle your own. ^^ |
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Freeflow
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Posted : Nov 10, 2006 15:51
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btw it seems like a damn nice computer psytones.. good cpu and Ram.... make sure you get a extra screen like you said and it will be sweet...
so which soundcard/interface are you planning on getting?
when you got it all fixed ill be waiting for a invitation for a weekend with good quality smoke and lots of grooving... i dont think i live so far away from you... hehe
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Blizzard
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Posted : Nov 10, 2006 15:53
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I want to be invited as well :-D |
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Freeflow
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Posted : Nov 10, 2006 15:59
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Psytones
Blizzard
Freeflow
that could be a good combination, so lets book a weekend dudes! for real...
We make some new age trippy Scando music.. or whatever we feel like....
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Pt.
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Posted : Nov 10, 2006 16:10
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Yeah, I've already gotten my self a 17" CRT screen. Which Soundcard? I have no clue.. I'm moving in with a couple of co-workers from work (we live in Denmark/CPH) and one of those moving in with me produces music on a semi-pro level (even though he makes dance-music - he's got a record deal) And he told me that he had a soundcard that I could borrow/buy. I think it was a Quote: "Terratec heter det. det er god kvalitet og 8 inn og ut kanaler på det, men det er ikke "konge" kort hvis du skal ha no lyd inn på PC'n da.. ellers fungerer det fint." .. So we'll see if I have to buy a better one or not. Freeflow, your from Noreg? Why didn't I know that? And sure, get your asses to CPH (When in Norway I live in Oslo) and we'll produce music, smoke Mary and maybe even take a trip and a party Everything is possible.
PS. I won’t get my computer before mid December.
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