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Right labtop for a dj

Every time I see pictures of Sasha/BT/etc they're all always using apple computers. Windows can run ableton or finalscratch etc just as well as apple, so why always apple? I've been thinking about picking up a labtop to dj from and am just wondering why everything seems to be apple?

i think it's because the applo os is more stable than any windows! or maybe they get sponsored

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Originally posted by Tenshi i think it's because the applo os is more stable than any windows! or maybe they get sponsored

I don't know about that BT's crashed at Two Tribes and he had to play free hand piano whilst it was booting back up. I've heard some other cases with his and some other big namers Apple laptop's crashing but I'm sure it isn't nearly as often as Windows systems.

It is a question of stability or at least it was traditionally.
It's kind of a hangover from the late 90's when windows was crashing for pretty much anything.
These days there are a ton of platforms out there with good stability but it's also a question of compatability.

These guys may also have other things that they run on these laptops that may only be mac based. If they produce on the road etc.

That's the way I see it atleast.

Cheers
Nem

I think its because apple laptops unlike others are specially designed for multimedia use. Most people will know that apple computers cant run certain programs but excel when using image, video or sound software. Alkthough, last time i saw G&D live they had this other laptop, wasnt an i mac.

Apple OS is designed for multimedia and editing capabilities. Windows is more designed for networking. And yes the Apple is alot more stable then windows, if you treat it right. Right now they are selling those mini imacs for 500$. Very cheap for a mac, thinking of getitng one myself.

what kinda software would the mac run that windows wouldn't be able to?

The mac laptops are more stable and some of the programs are optimized for mac not to mention you can throw 2gigs of ram in one.

If your slighty hooked on gettin a pc their are modified versions of windows that are avaliable for free. They get ride of many things you dont need so obviously for example with the certain version of windows you wont b able to play games or network or connect to the net but it will run much faster and be much more stable. Only way i know this is because my brother is doing up his car and its what most people use for laptops/pcs that they have in their car for music.

does anyone know if sasha uses a 15 or 17" apple?

y not desktops ? rich djs got the people to carry em. and theyr more stable.

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Originally posted by Nayil y not desktops ? rich djs got the people to carry em. and theyr more stable.

how are desktops more stable than laptops?

apples are far more better to run programs, they feel like a dream when you use them. early windows system always @#@?s up.
my friend has an awesome PC cause we go to LAN PARTIES, he said most times he would prefer a mac.

Pcs always perform better..Hdd is faster..motherboards more stable...modifyable rams.....better sounds cards.....providing room for less system crashes.

don't suppose anyone knows the exact models that the djs are using?

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Originally posted by Nick Mimas I don't know about that BT's crashed at Two Tribes and he had to play free hand piano whilst it was booting back up. I've heard some other cases with his and some other big namers Apple laptop's crashing but I'm sure it isn't nearly as often as Windows systems.

bt's comp didn't crash per say, the power went out where he performed, he even says so when he is talking before playing godspeed

What some people don't get is, you can delete the OS of apple's and put a Windows OS in a Apple machine. But Apple OS is more stabile then windows.

I use the Ferrari 3200 from Acer without any problem.

I will be getting either a Powerbook or a G5 (whenever they're built as a notebook though) in the future.

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Originally posted by [NFC]Wave I use the Ferrari 3200 from Acer without any problem. I will be getting either a Powerbook or a G5 (whenever they're built as a notebook though) in the future.

good use of the color

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Originally posted by montana bt's comp didn't crash per say, the power went out where he performed, he even says so when he is talking before playing godspeed

Ah ok thanks for clearing that up bro'!

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Originally posted by bokus What some people don't get is, you can delete the OS of apple's and put a Windows OS in a Apple machine. But Apple OS is more stabile then windows.

Ok, most people talking about Macs being better for multmedia are full of it (they can do the same stuff, it is all about the programs you can run and the fact that in general OS X is a lot nicer to use then XP/2000). But this comment above is by for the most retarded thing I have read on TA in a long time. While I guess you could somehow find a way to put an MS OS onto an Apple computer, you would be limited as to what you could do with it, here are some possibilities:
Paper weight
Coaster (best for laptop)
Footrest (best for desktop)

Hmmm can't think of any others at the moment but I am sure there are a few more, maybe you can think of one?


Seriously though, Apple makes some good computers and great software. I think their laptops are some of the best, up their with IBM ThinkPads. However I find their desktops are a little overpriced (except maybe iMac/eMac/Mac Mini) but you can't really change that. Basically you should choose something you will be comfortable and happy with. If you hate using a mac, then getting a powerbook because the other big names have one is not a good idea. If you enjoy using them or you are open to new things I would bet you will be happy with a mac.

Regarding stability, you can make a computer with XP stable but I think it is just easier to keep OS X stable.

Re: Right labtop for a dj

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Originally posted by failsafe Every time I see pictures of Sasha/BT/etc they're all always using apple computers. Windows can run ableton or finalscratch etc just as well as apple, so why always apple? I've been thinking about picking up a labtop to dj from and am just wondering why everything seems to be apple?

I have a Dell inspirion laptop and a Mac Power pc. I've found that the Mac is faster with audio/MIDI files in general and has better sound.

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Originally posted by auujay Regarding stability, you can make a computer with XP stable but I think it is just easier to keep OS X stable.

think that last bit there is key....you can trick out a PC to get really good, fast results...but the nature of windows seems to be that give it a few months and ur going to get crap clogged and what not. i've had my powerbook g4 1kHz 512ram for a year and a half now, and it does fine running ableton/reason or digiperformer/reason.

used to do recording stuff on protools hd at school on the g5 when it first came out....simply amazing. u just have a feeling that no matter how many plugins, fx, or tracks you run, it's going take it with a smile.

my two pence.

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