Help me spend 2000 bucks

[JWit]

I'm thinking 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

[DJPhaidon]

Even windows fanboys would say go with the Mac :-)

[JWit]

Even windows fanboys would say go with the Mac :-)

Why though? I truly don't see the advantage. I love windows and I reallllly love the looks and performance of the Adamo

[DJPhaidon]

In my experience, Macs always perform, always are reliable, and that's why they are basically the standard for computing in the creative arts

[MickoLX]

mac it, lasts longer than the "dull". but that one, is pretty noice. just dont be fooled by looks and thinness.

[armyofme4340]

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 think of all of those blue screens trying to run that setup.

[Villinus]

^^^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.

[MickoLX]

If you were on a windows machine I can just think of all of those blue screens trying to run that setup.

i just had a raging fit of lol's, GG.

[chrismp]

just a thought...you might want to consider the lenovo thinkpad t410s as well. imo better build quality than dell and some useful features like liquid resistant keyboard.

[JWit]

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.