Hi all,
First time poster here. I've done a few searches around the forums but haven't come across anything that could help me, so figured I'd post it up.
I want to sell my PC and move my entire setup to a Laptop. The question is..... which laptop?
I'm currently using a custom desktop PC to run Traktor Pro, coupled with a VCI-100, all running out to a Presonus FireBox. (I really wish I went with USB now....)
I've noticed that Laptops that come with 6pin Firewire can be a pain to find.
I've checked out the Presonus website with reference to it's Firewire hardware compatability etc. I'm sure to stay away from NEC, nForce4 and ATi 9000 chipsets etc. Although sometimes it's hard to tell what sort of chipset a Laptop may be running.
I know that I don't exactly need a certified chipset to get the FireBox running. But i'd still like to find a laptop that isn't going to run into problems left right and center.
Money isn't a major issue. But I live in Japan so my choices are Sony, Lenovo, Apple, Panasonic, Toshiba, Asus, Acer.
I'm looking for something which can become mobile if needs be. ie; I don't want a Workstation laptop. Basic requirements would be:
- Screen size between 13-15inch.
- Intel Core 2 Duo.
- Supporting at least 4GB RAM.
- Firewire 6pin (self-powered)
If any of you guys out there run your stuff on a laptop (especially if it includes a FireBox) I'd be very interested to hear what you have got. Or what you would suggest.
I'm a Windows user and have no plans on migrating to OS X.
However I find a sick sort of humor in buying a MacBook and loading XP/Vista onto it. Their hardware certainly seems solid.
But if I can find a Laptop that does the same business without the Apple brand price markup... i'd go for that easily.
Appreciate any suggestions you guys can give me.
Cheers!
Nannou
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