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Posted by Trancender on Sep-19-2008 19:56:

Laptops for DJs

Right now I am mixing with CDJ800mk2s and a DJM 600. I am planning on buyin a laptop so I can record my sets live and possible add some additional mixing programs to it. What specs should I look for on this laptop? What do you guys recommend?

thanks

Posted by jayxthekoolest on Sep-19-2008 20:40:

There are a lot of mixing programs out there. As for recording sets, you don't need a computer to do this. You can always buy an external device for much cheaper. As for the computers specs, you could probably get away with buying a new $500 computer, and it would work great.

Posted by skip on Sep-19-2008 20:43:

macbook or macbook pro, if what you're doing with the laptop is important to you�

Posted by Trancender on Sep-19-2008 23:47:

thanks for the input guys

Posted by Imagin on Sep-22-2008 12:28:

Go with the Mac. The damn thing is allmost purpose built to handle any music program you can throw at it.

I only have a Dell because of a thing through work that offers extreme discounts on their computers.

Posted by Acid John on Sep-26-2008 23:49:

well... realistically, dont cheap out, but you don't need to balls out either.

just look at program specs (minimum and recommended) of programs you think you might use, and then get something with specs a little higher than that. (if you want something reasonably priced now)

if you want to have a lappy that can stick around longer, get a beefier one.

also, keep in mind you'll want a small laptop. i got mine for college/music/everything... and i decided to get a gigantic 17" widescreen. it functions amazingly as a desktop replacement, but bringing it anywhere is a major bitch.

macs are good for music, but if you get a decently spec'd windows machine you shouldnt have problems either.

Posted by Rebel Brown on Sep-27-2008 21:36:

You know you want to.

Posted by lxlnaftlxl on Oct-02-2008 08:03:

i just got the black mac

Posted by Zild on Oct-02-2008 13:14:

I use a Macbook. The only thing I think is special about it compared to my Dell is that is was the cheapest 13" laptop I could find.

Posted by DJ RANN on Oct-02-2008 20:39:

Get a macbook, but not now! Wait a little while!.......

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/25...k-pros-spotted/

Posted by miamitranceman on Oct-02-2008 22:26:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ RANN
Get a macbook, but not now! Wait a little while!.......

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/25...k-pros-spotted/

Exactly! If you can, wait just a little long. All new redesigns coming up shortly.

Posted by Polt on Oct-02-2008 23:09:

I use a macbookpro for Serato. It's not dedicated to just that purpose though. I use it for school work, video editing, etc. Any of the big name programs will work on almost any laptop (mac or pc) these days. As long as you get a laptop with a core 2 duo and 1-2 gigs of ram you should be good to go. There are exceptions obviously, like doing a completely live, effects heavy, performance with Ableton. But for the most part, running Traktor, Serato, Ableton, shouldn't be too hard for any new laptop you can get now.

Posted by Stassi on Oct-03-2008 00:02:

i got a black macbook 2gb of ram and this badboy runs Serato like a charm!
It doesn't handle the high end programs I use such as Final Cut pro and Adobe After Effects too well but I'm not too fond of doing that sort of thing on a portable computer anyway.

Posted by jonnystel on Oct-03-2008 01:18:

macbook pro.... if your serious about dj'ing. you will spend the money.. i use it with ableton.. i have a novation remote zero sl controller and a m audio audiophile firewire sound card with it . and im really really happy. i previously used a macbook and i cant see much difference but the lighted keyboard and bigger screen comes in handy. as does the firewire 800 port! cheers man!