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Rugged laptop for DJing

Shiranui
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Posted : May 18, 2010 10:11:05

I want a good rugged laptop (like a toughbook) for DJing. I don't want to spend more money than I have to, so I figure Toughbooks are going to be more expensive because of the brand.

Can someone recommend one?

Axis Mundi
Axis Mundi

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Posted : May 18, 2010 13:38

Honestly unless you are planning on DJing on the back of a moving safari jeep driving through the jungle or during an extreme mountain climbing expedition, the sahara desert, or while falling down some stairs, my honest opinion is that you are better off just to get a more powerful "normal" laptop and a nice carry case/backpack.

Ascension
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Posted : May 20, 2010 16:19

I agree with Axis, I've had my dell laptop playing outside from 30 degrees at night to hot and in the desert sun as well as traveling by plane a bunch. Those toughbooks are more designed to take an impact- dropping, hitting, etc which shouldn't be a concern if you're careful.

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GyPsynate
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Posted : May 20, 2010 18:51

I dont think that those companies make very powerfull computers anyways... they are made to just get internet in the middle of noware kinda thing.
Would be cool though...i dont even want to know how heavy they are.

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Whr

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Posted : May 21, 2010 00:21

touhgbooks look nice : D never heard of it..

how cool would it be to play a set with a H1 medical tablet pc !
http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/ultra-mobile-rugged-toughbook-h1-field-tablet-pc.asp#/H1-Health

or check out the thickness of this U1-field in the 3d view..
http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/ultra-mobile-rugged-toughbook-h1-field-tablet-pc.asp#/U1

i think i want one maybe (TB 31?).. heavy prices indeed though.. investment maybe..
you can pour water (beer) on the keyboard ! man.. i could watch those testing video's all night ; )

I'm pc guy, but my little macbook has been through enduring situations and still lives... maybe recommand that sucker for going places..

we have new dell's at work (to lend out to inexperienced users... ) and they suck.. physically.. they've started to fall apart after some months ..

My old dell ruled. sturdy machines. but i had one with crappy specs ..

have a good (thurs)day tomorrow !

Axis Mundi
Axis Mundi

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Posted : May 21, 2010 22:40

I haven't tried it myxelf yet but if you're just DJing, it might be worth considering a small netbook... sure they seem fragile but you have the benefit of it being small and light enough to carry and protect easily.

It seems a netbook should be able to handle ableton/traktor with a small amount of audio channels fairly easily.

Shiranui
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Posted : May 24, 2010 19:00

I mainly want something I can take to burningman and have it not get destroyed by playa dust.

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