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PC Laptops, wich one is the best option?
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TECHPREACHER
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Posted : Jan 1, 2008 22:22
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Hello people, ive been working with a pc Pentium IV 3.0Ghz 2Gb RAM, with a Presonus-Firebox, so now i need a laptop for live performances, but there are so many, i dont know, a core 2 duo for shure, i really appreciate your help, thanks. |
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vegetal
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Posted : Jan 2, 2008 02:06
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Domi
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Posted : Jan 2, 2008 11:11
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e-motion
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Posted : Jan 2, 2008 17:55
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TECHPREACHER
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Posted : Jan 2, 2008 19:04
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a macbook would be great, but my only concern is to change al my software and plugins to Mac OS, the HP nx7400 has only good reviews, seems like a really nice option. I havent decided yet... i´ll keep looking |
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orange
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Posted : Jan 2, 2008 19:44
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Dharma Lab
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Posted : Jan 2, 2008 20:01
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I also recommend Toshiba, and asus are OK. I also feel the dell latitude (business class) are built well, but stay away from the dell inspirons (home class), as I've handled numerous problems with them for clients.
I would suggest finding one with a PCMCIA slot if possible, since there aren't really any PC express sound cards, and all the pc express cards cost more anyways (like for a full 6 pin wirefire to use with an external sound card, for example).
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Vibe Tribe
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Posted : Jan 2, 2008 20:43
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intel macs runs windows perfectly, so u get all the stuff u used to work with, and the best and most stable os for play live from ur laptop, and logic 8 
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ohshit
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Posted : Jan 3, 2008 12:29
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psygnosis
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Posted : Jan 3, 2008 12:37
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i have dell inspiron and no problems... never crashed.
i have tiny xp installed.. so theres less windows "junk" 
i also recommend to take a look at the warranty... cause my old asus laptop was destroyed by a beer.. (drunk partyguest..) and the support by asus was terrible!
so i decided to buy a dell with 3 year special warranty. you can even drive with your car over it and you get a new one |
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MadScientist
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Posted : Jan 3, 2008 14:44
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I just second what stas said 
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Spindrift
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Posted : Jan 3, 2008 14:56
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I have used Inspirons since 1999 for DJ/Live and had no problems. They have proven very durable and reliable at least in my experience with the 8000 series.
I have the impression though that with the cheap models you get what you pay for, and obviously a €500 Inspiron is not the same machine as a €1500 one, not only when it comes to the raw specs.
If I would get a new machine today I would look at the Vostro series which seems extra sturdy and I have heard good report about for live use.
As for OSX being better for Live use I have trouble seeing any truth in that assesment.
With a Live machine you should keep a clean tidy install...what I do is use TinyXP rev 5 with just a couple of additional tweaks.
The only things that matter IMO...
Performance:
Ableton Live under windows give you better performance than under OSX, albeit marginally.
Stability:
A good windows install is really stable and reading on Abelton and ALDJ forums there seem to be quite a few mac specific issues so I really doubt there is much to gain by using OSX there.
Compatability:
There would have to be some decent gains in other areas to be made if I should sacrifice the ability to run for example autohotkey or plugins like glitch.
Otherwise I remove the shell on my Live laptop so it loads directly into Abelton, so any points about how pleasing the OS might be to use that I can understand for normal applications are moot when it comes to a live setup since you are only using the OS as a host for your live application and shouldn't need to touch it otherwise.
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TECHPREACHER
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Posted : Jan 4, 2008 15:37
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A macbook with a tinyxp...mmmm
sounds perfect to me, known issues?
I mainly work in live |
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TECHPREACHER
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Posted : Jan 4, 2008 15:42
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But, on the other hand
Dell have some pretty good deals |
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Jikkenteki
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