So i just bought another MacBook Pro - 13" this time

[Discob81]

Same here

[Segfault]

You are not allowed to complain about small screens untill using four decks in traktor on a netbook.

worst. idea. ever.

[kimh]

Im using the new macbook pro 13" works very well for me. I Also have a Macbook pro 15" but for me it's to big to take with you.

[Jo3]

Iv just got meself a new 15.4" MBP 2.66ghz, 4gb, 350 gb, 256 gt graphics card...

Its such a step up from my old dell!! happy as..

Just need to get traktor sorted now!

[kevinmcdonough]

yep,

have the newest 13" MBP and love it for DJing. Screen is fine size, easily readable and the wide screen means that the track displays are able to stretch a little wider and look fine.

In 4 deck mode you do unfortunately loose sight of the master/effects section, but you can just set them in two screen mode, and then they still work fine and respond to all the vci controls in 4 deck mode. Further, I just set up the - and + buttons to be shortcuts and i can swap between the two layouts as needed no problem.

k

[AndySpence]

Im also looking at the new 13" MBP. One thing that has come up in my research has been HDD's ie. ive been told to go for 7200 rpm over 5400 rpm. I only use traktor. Should i worry about it too much?

ps. first potential mac purchase too by the way

[gfocus]

...If I were big on 4 deck mixing though it would drive me nutz when it came time to browse for tracks.

I prefer lots of screen space for browsing my collection...

There's a midi command in Traktor that expands the browser to full screen. I've mapped it to my browse up/dn buttons. Couldn't live without it.

I am heavily considering to switch to mac, and I like the 13''ers price... And with smart midi mapping, screen size really shouldn't be that much of an issue.

[Chuntz]

Karl - let me know what model you want
Remember I work for www.Dabs.com so can probably get you a good price.
In fact if anyone on here in the UK needs kit (laptops, macs, ram etc... let me know)

Chris

[chex]

Im also looking at the new 13" MBP. One thing that has come up in my research has been HDD's ie. ive been told to go for 7200 rpm over 5400 rpm. I only use traktor. Should i worry about it too much?

ps. first potential mac purchase too by the way

If all you do is use Traktor, It wouldn't cause any problems or major disadvantages. Plus you can always upgrade the drive later with something much better and cheaper than apple will provide.

[Punky]

I'm using a white Macbook 13" and it's more or less okay. No room to see the browser when you're using all four decks, but that's not a huge deal really.