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Posted by CAKE on Mar-26-2010 17:24:

Laptop Advice ???

Hey guys and gals, i'm in the market for a new laptop i never owned one myself before but i'm looking to get something pretty solid so i can replace my desktop. I'm going to be using it for Dj software like Abelton, Traktor, Sony Acid Pro and Reason 4 some mild gaming like Team Fortress 2 and Photoshop. Mac is not an option as i don't like them at all, i was looking at mid range Sony Vaios, HP Pavilion or Alienware. Trying to keep the cost around $1000 - $1200.

Any advice would be appreciated

Posted by Ravist on Mar-26-2010 18:33:

would definitely go with a dell laptop. They have lots of options in your price range and you can customize them to your liking.

Posted by RobSt*r on Mar-26-2010 19:15:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...9dab321a7d5en02

Sick deal if you can find one. Guy at work just got one, less than 1500 taxes in. He had to drive to oakville though to find one. They might be all gone. At least the ones with the Nvidia chipset and GPU are history. Only intell chipset boards left.

Posted by chinamon on Mar-26-2010 19:21:

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Posted by RobSt*r on Mar-26-2010 19:39:

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EDIT* fuck i tried to make a happy face with the squares but no luck lol

Posted by Silky Johnson on Mar-26-2010 19:47:

Vaio ftw. I love mine. I can't believe I almost bought an HP, lol.

Posted by Nicolas Oliver on Mar-26-2010 19:50:

quote:
Originally posted by Djsketchbag
I'm going to be using it for Dj software like Abelton, Traktor, Sony Acid Pro and Reason 4 some mild gaming like Team Fortress 2 and Photoshop.

Mac, hands down. I'm not a fan of the Mac OS either but I'm telling you Peter when it comes to audio production and performance you should use a Mac and a high quality external sound card.

Posted by LightsOut on Mar-26-2010 19:54:

quote:
Originally posted by Nick Cenik
Mac, hands down. I'm not a fan of the Mac OS either but I'm telling you Peter when it comes to audio production and performance you should use a Mac and a high quality external sound card.

for $1000???

If you firm on your budget, you can't go wrong with this...
http://www.canadacomputers.com/inde...cid=NBK.300.645

Posted by RobSt*r on Mar-26-2010 19:59:

quote:
Originally posted by Nick Cenik
Mac, hands down. I'm not a fan of the Mac OS either but I'm telling you Peter when it comes to audio production and performance you should use a Mac and a high quality external sound card.

I really find it hard to beleive there is anything a PC cant do that a mac can. If not better. What exactly makes it better? Software is software. U buy a shit PC and you get shitty results. The only thing mac has over PC is the hardware was assembled with other hardware that was meant to work flawlessly together. U can buy or build PC's like that too.

Posted by FunkyCrew on Mar-26-2010 20:08:

quote:
Originally posted by jennypie
Vaio ftw. I love mine. I can't believe I almost bought an HP, lol.

werd!
Vaio for the win
HP was toast after 3 years
Vaio, 3 years and counting - almost as new *knocks on wood*

Posted by Silky Johnson on Mar-26-2010 20:31:

I have heard nothing but horror stories about HP laptops. Again, can't believe I even considered getting one.

*hugs Vaio lovingly*

Posted by infinity HiGH on Mar-26-2010 20:37:

quote:
Originally posted by FunkyCrew
*knocks on wood*

*laptop breaks*

Posted by FunkyCrew on Mar-26-2010 20:38:

quote:
Originally posted by infinity HiGH
*laptop breaks*

I *just* got over a virus on work PC, shush!

Posted by urban_legend on Mar-26-2010 20:42:

I have an HP and its been one problem after another.

Never again.

Toshiba makes a decent laptop but Sony is where it's at.

Posted by Reza on Mar-26-2010 20:53:

Re: Laptop Advice ???

quote:
Originally posted by Djsketchbag
Mac is not an option as i don't like them at all

For all of the programs you mentioned.
i dont see why you wouldnt want a mac.

whats not to like?

Posted by CAKE on Mar-26-2010 22:18:

Thanx for all the good advice guys

Posted by rabbitjoker on Mar-26-2010 22:37:

Lenovo, Lenovo, Lenovo.

Posted by feelgood on Mar-27-2010 01:20:

just. read. this.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/mo...ptops,9102.html

Posted by exraver on Mar-27-2010 02:22:

For all disillusioned bitards, I'll share little secret, I took apart tons of laptops in last 3 years. Guess what? All of them are made in China from chinese parts.
What's a difference which label it will have glued to the front panel?
Apple has only one diff., its same hardware inside, but they have 10-15 models, hence no compatibility problems. Does it worth X2 money? Only to make fashion statement

Posted by iant56 on Mar-27-2010 02:34:

quote:
Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Lenovo, Lenovo, Lenovo.

Posted by malek on Mar-27-2010 03:15:

quote:
Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Lenovo, Lenovo, Lenovo.

this

plus stay away from Dell.

Posted by Sushipunk on Mar-27-2010 03:28:

I love my Toshiba. It's run smoothly since the day I got it. Runs Win7 x64 super fast and easy.

Posted by E2EK1EL on Mar-27-2010 03:49:

Viao, but they do get sketchy after the warrenty is over.

Posted by RobSt*r on Mar-27-2010 16:05:

quote:
Originally posted by E2EK1EL
Viao, but they do get sketchy after the warrenty is over.

Ha ha, good ole sony time bomb. Just like their cameras and cd players and phones I used to have. Never had a Vaio though. The one my friend has is damn nice.

Posted by jester on Mar-27-2010 16:16:

Get a macbook and just install Windows XP on it

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