Help me spend 2000 bucks
Help me spend 2000 bucks Posted on: 29.03.2010 by Daniele Lutfi I'm believeing about buying a DJ only laptop. Without being fanboys, I could use some advice from all you guys.Macbook Pro: 2.53 GHZ processor 4GB RAM 128GB SSD 1.25"thick 13" screen Dell Adamo: 2.1Ghz 4GB RAM 256GB SSD .65" thick-thinner than macbook air 13" Screen | |
| Random X 17.05.2010 |
Originally Posted by Whyte
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| Detra Girardier 17.05.2010 |
Originally Posted by TABS
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| Nilsa Erben 14.05.2010 |
Originally Posted by armyofme4340
On the other hand, I am seriously considering a MacBook Pro for dj'ing and personal use in the very near future. |
| Random X 17.05.2010 |
Originally Posted by Whyte
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| Wanda Insel 17.05.2010 | Mac's have a big shiny light up apple on the back....none of you Windows users can boast features like that!!! Nuff said..... |
| Detra Girardier 17.05.2010 |
Originally Posted by TABS
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| Darryl Landaiche 15.05.2010 | i didnt read everyones comments but seemed to be close to even maybe leaning towards windows just because its less money, and i agree with just that, i have had my dell xps 16 for 4 months now with windows 7 ultimate 64bit and it has been nothing but great, i have never seen traktor hickup while running 4 decks, nor any softwear, and the specs r slightly higher than the macbook pro that would compete with it, because you really cant do anything about the fact that they do utilise compontens to there fullest and there systems run really good. but for $950 CAD i got dual 2.8 intel processor 1 gb HD4500 graphics card for the 15.6 lcd 1080p monitor wich is wonderful because in full screen traktor i can have all 4 effects banks open and my recording and master clock interface open without having to switch between a backlit keyboard(great for in the clubs if its dark) a 9 cell battery, last 3 hours on high performance a 300gb HDD, upgradable to SDD 3 usb, e sata, hdmi, rga, firewire, 2 card clots, slot load disk drive, display port for mac monitors, 2!!!!! headphone outs, wich if you have a cheap at home setup, allow you to headphone cue WITHOUT a souncard, wich was great when i wasnt mixing externally, anyway, get a dell, i recomend xps 16, if you havnt chosen already |
| Wayne Washko 14.05.2010 | quote "Why though? I truly don't see the advantage. I love windows and I reallllly love the looks and performance of the Adamo" just go with it if windows is your preference. if you had asked what controller to buy - same thing. we as community members can speak to the feel, build quality, durability, features that we like, etc. But at the end of the day - we all treat our gear differently and want different things from it. the Lenovo suggestion is not a bad one - then you're running windows. |
| Nilsa Erben 14.05.2010 |
Originally Posted by armyofme4340
On the other hand, I am seriously considering a MacBook Pro for dj'ing and personal use in the very near future. |
| Matthew Urtel 13.05.2010 | and 24" Widescreen $900 dollars. Load it up in a garment bag and you are good to go. (I hate small screens) |
| Leeanna Ayla 13.05.2010 | Both of the above posts are right. if your somewhat competent with a PC you can save a lot of money for more gear by getting a PC over a mac. |
| Kittie Sluss 13.05.2010 | Personally, I believe if you are going to buy a laptop, you dont need something as high end or "thin" as the Adamo, seriously. You can buy another nice performance laptop with an ssd most likely for a much cheaper-ish price I know a lot of you these guys have complained about Windows being faulty/buggy/bsod and all, but that all depends on the user, if he/she's an idiot. I do agree with the Mac's being idiot proof that way, but I dont believe in spending so much money on any macbook just for idiot-proof reasons. You can have a Windows laptop that you install/use nothing else but Traktor/Ableton/whatever, and it'll serve you great. In the end it is your choice. Also, theres something in this world called Windows 7, its great. |
| Toni Hinga 13.05.2010 | Allow me to preface this by saying that I have taught graphic design for 6 years in a mac lab of juiced up mac pros and have owned macs and pc's (sometimes at the same time) for years. I do believe the mac is more "idiot proof" for sure and if your just djing and not producing if you can afford it it may be the better choice. However, you can get a pc with comparable specs for over a thousand less and if money is a factor in your decision (as it is for most) I don't see it as necessary. I wish people would stop being blind lemmings following what they thought was the cooler system to run. Windows 7 x64 is stable. I use it for my live performances with my virus ti running in ableton with an apc 40 and with my vocoder and fx racks going through the set as well and I have to say I have had zero problems. Then again i know how to use a pc. I have heard horror stories yes but I have always found them to be the cause of the user...(post win 7) I'm a fan of both platforms so you really can't lose but I am also a fan of buying more gear. So if you can free up some extra cash in your budget for a controller etc... maybe consider the pc. My main point is don't believe people that say windows isn't stable as if you know how to use it (and you actually pay for the os!) it will treat you right. I have total faith in my setup. Good luck amigo! |
| Brianne Pepe 13.05.2010 | just get a mac ! Don't be stupid. Simple as. |
| Leeanna Ayla 13.05.2010 | The macs do cost more, but if you tried to buy software that did everything iLife does as well as it does for the PC I believe you would end up spending nearly as much money. Don't forget refurb. I've bought 2 refurb mac's and a refurb iPod touch and all three have been great. http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...ac/macbook_pro |
| Keshia Bottin 13.05.2010 | im a gamer at heart and both my desktop and laptop pcs are far more powerful than normal consumer macs. also i have owned macs and pcs in laptop and desktop flavours... my pcs dont "crash" for no reason... if ur an idiot and dont know how to use a computer its not going to always do what u want it to just because someone tries to run traktor on their pc with 3 and half kilobytes of ram doesnt mean pcs are unreliable.. what does happen occasionally is software crashes... usually resulting from a software error ive had software crash on both macs and pcs... it does happen on both ppl!!! in fact just this last week i was at guitarcenter playing with an NS7 on their mac and every 5 minutes ITCH would freeze up and crash... all in all i would say go with what you like best because either way you go i can guarantee you that something will crash or break and some point p.s. im not trying to be an asshole i just havent slept in a very long time |
| Leann Zugay 31.03.2010 | A friend of mine calls his mac his the porn machine, ahaha that's really the only aspect in my personal experience where mac outdoes pc...If its DJ business only, it really doesn't matter what you get...But I'm drunk Jester style so what do I know hahah |
| Daniele Lutfi 31.03.2010 | I actually have a Dell Studio as of now, but I would be a lot more comfortable if I didn't DJ on the same laptop that I have EVERYTHING that pertains to school, business, and what not. I'm running Windows 7 right now and love it, I also love OSX and I would be spending the same dough on either comp I want. Def believeing about going to Mac for my DJ'ing |
| Matthew Urtel 31.03.2010 | why not get 2 windows laptops...if one crashes switch over to the other? |
| Mandy Soldavini 31.03.2010 | Ok yes if you are just using it for music mac all the way. But, if you use any other reason like work or school mac=spend more money for programs. Also macs are like a car that has no aftermarket part or the only one out there cost a shit ton. Also the fact that they dont have problems is a lie they have hardware problems and fall apart physically but the OS is better i agree. |
| Rebbecca Fennell 31.03.2010 |
Originally Posted by armyofme4340
i know no one is going to listen, but in 10 years 4 windows machines i have only had a blue screen once and it wasnt the fault of the OS it was the hard drive crapping out on me. the only crashes i have ever experienced were either because i just pushed the cpu way too far into the red with vst synths or i was an asshole using glitchy hacked bootlegs of ableton or traktor. maybe your bad experiences with windows machines has more to do with all that incest goat porn you torrented? or stealing... |
| Brianne Pepe 31.03.2010 | macs don't crash or stall or any of the likes, windows do ... |
| Lilliana Perris 31.03.2010 | I just can't trust Windows. I have been an MCSE2003 since ....2003...and know Windows in and out. It is just not safe. It does things, like hang for a few secs without the hourglass showing. This is a state of WHAT IS GOING ON?? Don't have that with a Mac. If its spinning its wheel....its doing something. If its not spinning....its fucking WORKING! There is no....WHAT IS GOING ON HERE? Well..thats my feeling anyways. I know that there are very very stable Windows Laptops and systems, sure. However, its the fact that Mac's parts and OS go hand in hand. Windows boxes and such use a variety of parts from many diff manufacturers. This leads to the quality dip and unreliability. I got a Mac only about a year ago.....and will NEVER EVER use a Windows machine for a performance. |
| Letty Losordo 30.03.2010 | 1/ If the only purpose of the laptop is mixing with traktor, then I wouldn't spend $$ for a SSD drive... But if you really want it, then you'll be happier with a PC (for the moment there is no trim support for mac and performances decrease with time :shoot me: ) 2/ If you look around the pro DJ world, most of them use mac (no mac/pc battle please, It's just a fact). In my opinion, it's because of useful OSX stuffs (like the ability to boot almost any other mac from an external drive - for exemple) 3/ Mac would be the 'no brainer' choice and on the opposit pc would be the performance choice. 4/ My next laptop will be a 15' because if you have the 4 decks running and you still want to check your playlists or whatever, 13' is a bit small in my opinion. (If you wonder, it will be a MBP ) 5/ There is something that can be disturbing on PC >check this thread ; http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=11891 The main problem with DPC is that it's occuring randomly on certain laptop models... Never heard of this problem on mac. Just my 2 cents. |
| Karolis Petrauskas 30.03.2010 |
Originally Posted by Villinus
Word up dude...just sold my Black Macbook and bought a Dell XPS 16 running Windows 7. To be completely honest I haven't missed my Macbook at all. Win 7 is dope...try it you'll like it. |
| Daniele Lutfi 31.03.2010 | Thanks for the input guys! Welllll from what I can see, it seems pretty universal that if you have the money to spend you should spend it on a mac. Less crashing, great customer service, and pretty much the industry standard as far as laptops go. |
| Lacey Westergreen 30.03.2010 | just a thought...you might want to consider the lenovo believepad t410s as well. imo better build quality than dell and some useful features like liquid resistant keyboard. |
| Gianna Renfer 30.03.2010 |
Originally Posted by armyofme4340
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| Wai Rofkahr 30.03.2010 | ^^^I can run all 6 of my MIDI controllers at the same time without a hiccup, just have to use a hub. I just switched back from Mac to PC mainly because of the massive performance:money ratio. I love Macs, don't get me wrong, but until I'm really in the "mac bracket" ill stick with PC. Another huge reason was because of the USB inputs. Ive got 4 dedicated now where i used to only have two. But this isn't a mac vs pc thread... If I were in your position I would buy the laptop I got: http://www.walmart.com/ip/HP-15.6-50...i_sku=13377101 and a controller/monitors/monome/launchpad/etc. |
| Joannie Brague 30.03.2010 | MAC all the way. I just heard an interview with Edit from the Glitch Mob. Those guys run 3 lemurs, 2 alesis drum controllers, a trigger finger, ableton live, all on a single macbook pro. If you were on a windows machine I can just believe of all of those blue screens trying to run that setup. |
| Gianna Renfer 29.03.2010 | mac it, lasts longer than the "dull". but that one, is pretty noice. just dont be fooled by looks and thinness. |
| Herschel January 29.03.2010 | In my experience, Macs always perform, always are reliable, and that's why they are basically the standard for computing in the creative arts |
| Daniele Lutfi 29.03.2010 |
Originally Posted by DJPhaidon
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| Herschel January 29.03.2010 | Even windows fanboys would say go with the Mac :-) |
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