Mac mini for Tractor Scratch Pro using vinyl?
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    Default Mac mini for Tractor Scratch Pro using vinyl?

    I'm looking to replace my 5yr old Dell Inspiron 1525 dual core with something more able (latency problems etc)
    Anyone have any experience with a new mac mini? Seems like the best option for under £600.
    I guess I have some concerns due to the outlay and also about overheating but can't seem to find many answers on here...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Piers77 View Post
    I'm looking to replace my 5yr old Dell Inspiron 1525 dual core with something more able (latency problems etc)
    Anyone have any experience with a new mac mini? Seems like the best option for under £600.
    I guess I have some concerns due to the outlay and also about overheating but can't seem to find many answers on here...
    Great little machines and won't overheat or anything, but you would need to use an external screen/keyboard etc which isn't ideal if you are going to play out :-S

    You should be able to pick up last years white macbook unibody (core2duo) for around that kinda money which would be a better bet IMHO (assuming your in the UK with the £ and all)

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    Not really using it for playing out and was thinking of buying a 22" touch screen LCD anyway. Just want something really solid and not too expensive or having to worry about performance and compatibility, which I think I am more worried about if looking for a comparable new laptop.

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    I'm using a current gen mac mini with 8gig of ram. It's flawless. I don't play out anymore so portability is not a issue.

    Using timecode via a Denon dnx1600 and Xone 2d.

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    Is there really such a big difference using a mac instead of a PC?

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    Quote Originally Posted by slainbybeats View Post
    Is there really such a big difference using a mac instead of a PC?
    Yes

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    Quote Originally Posted by slainbybeats View Post
    Is there really such a big difference using a mac instead of a PC?
    For me the answer is yes. I was using a dual core amd proc, 4 gig mem running XP at first but then installing Win7. I had to increase the latency and would still get pops. I had followed all the guides about tuning. I'm no dummy when it comes to machines as I've been running a ISP for the last 11 years. My Mac mini was a Xmas gift from my Boss. Not had a single issue with pops or clicks and the latency is low again.

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    Ok, thanks for the answer.
    @deevey: Didnt want to start any battle...

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    Mac mini it is then (or a refurbed iMac)
    I do like the flexibility of choosing your own screen spec with the mini (touch screen would be cool for Traktor!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by slainbybeats View Post
    Is there really such a big difference using a mac instead of a PC?
    Yes. MUCH LESS overhead hit on processing and memory with the Mac. MUCH LESS likelihood of a memory leak causing a tremendous hit to performance. VERY LITTLE chance of the OS crapping out on you. So all in all, very big difference between a Mac and a PC (I run both, my Mac is a Core2Duo whilst my PC is an i7).

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