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| xstalkrx |
So I'm wanting a laptop to run Serato and also to record my sets so that I dont have to haul my massive PC around everywhere. Suggestions? How does this sound for 900 dollars? It's an ibook.
Display: flat-panel; 12.1"; 1,024 x 768
Processor: 1.5GHz G4
Cache: 512K on-chip L2
Frontside Bus Speed: 167MHz
Memory: 512MB; 1.25GB maximum - PC2700 333MHz
Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 with 64MB of DDR SDRAM; Maximum resolution: 2,048 x 1,536; Port(s): Mini DVI, S-video
Hard Drive: 80GB 5,400rpm Ultra ATA/100 with Sudden Motion Sensor
Optical Drive: SuperDrive (DVD�RW/CD-RW)
Networking: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet; 56K V.92 modem
Wireless: 802.11: AirPort Extreme built-in; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR built-in
Peripheral Ports: FireWire: 1 400 port; USB: 2 USB 2.0 ports
Audio Inputs: analog in, built-in microphone; Outputs: headphone out
Expansion Slots: None
Dimensions: 1.18 " x 10.9" x 8.6"
Weight: 4.6 pounds
Rated Battery Life: 5 hours |
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| JonnyBigBalls |
yea that seams fine allthough can u go for 1gb memory instead of 512? u can probably get it cheaper now in a package rather than purchasing another 512 stick later.
good luck |
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| xstalkrx |
| quote: | Originally posted by JonnyBigBalls
yea that seams fine allthough can u go for 1gb memory instead of 512? u can probably get it cheaper now in a package rather than purchasing another 512 stick later.
good luck |
i cant seem to find specs on the internal sound card. I'm worried the recording quality will not be up to par. I bought an audigy 2 LS for my pc and it works great...so I'm worried im going to be going down where quality recording is concerned. |
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| Fl@k Monkey |
| I couldn't see why, Producing is moreso where the soundcard specs are a major factor |
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| xstalkrx |
| quote: | Originally posted by Fl@k Monkey
I couldn't see why, Producing is moreso where the soundcard specs are a major factor |
i recorded off of my old pc once..and the results were hideous. |
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| Fl@k Monkey |
| yeah? hrmm.. i never had that problem personally :/ i just use the stocko card. I'm in need of a new one (same one as you have in your desktop actually :P) for producing |
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| xstalkrx |
| quote: | Originally posted by Fl@k Monkey
yeah? hrmm.. i never had that problem personally :/ i just use the stocko card. I'm in need of a new one (same one as you have in your desktop actually :P) for producing |
ok so my card in my pc is production quality? heh...I didnt really know what I was getting when I bought my pc card. All I know is it works wonderfully. Are you sure you arent getting the pro edition for your production? |
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| Fl@k Monkey |
oh, Audigy 2...
ah, 2 mistakes in 1 night, In the same thread :(
Shutup and goto sleep Fl@k |
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| DannyO |
Hmm for 900 US bux I hope thats a new laptop, if so then its a good price and Serato runs great on the PowerPC version of Macs, Intels have problems still, if thats second hand then you should try and get it lower, I got a similar spec one for $700 cdn with warrenty for using Serato.
As for the sound card, umm I don't think that iBook has a line in or microphone in, I know my iBook doesn't, I don't think any of them did, but even if it does, you are always better off buying an external sound card, if you go for it you will love it, and for a 12" screen you sure can see alot on it, plus it is the PERFECT size for Serato. |
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| xstalkrx |
| quote: | Originally posted by DannyO
Hmm for 900 US bux I hope thats a new laptop, if so then its a good price and Serato runs great on the PowerPC version of Macs, Intels have problems still, if thats second hand then you should try and get it lower, I got a similar spec one for $700 cdn with warrenty for using Serato.
As for the sound card, umm I don't think that iBook has a line in or microphone in, I know my iBook doesn't, I don't think any of them did, but even if it does, you are always better off buying an external sound card, if you go for it you will love it, and for a 12" screen you sure can see alot on it, plus it is the PERFECT size for Serato. |
powerpc? forgive me but I'm a laptop n00b and I know absolutely nothing about macs. |
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| Ryan0751 |
All Mac's prior to this year used PowerPC processors from Motorola/IBM.
As of this year all new Macs have switch to Intel chips, so the hardware is pretty similar to that of PC's.
| quote: | Originally posted by xstalkrx
powerpc? forgive me but I'm a laptop n00b and I know absolutely nothing about macs. |
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| Zild |
| For that price you could spend a little more and get one of the new macbooks. That is what I would do. I don't see any reason for someone to get a G4 unless you're getting a really good deal. |
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