Looking for the best laptop computer for DJing (PC vs MAC)
Hello there, im planning to buy a new laptop because my old one produces too much sound drop outs and cracks from time to time.
Im now running: Traktor Scratch Pro 2
I want to run: TSP2+ Maschine Software + Browser with clean internet connection
So, what’s the best laptop in your opinion? I am not focused on buying a mac, but there must probably be a good reason why so much DJ’s use them?!
I am planning to invest about 1000-1500 €, maybe a little bit more if its really worth the extra money. And i think that i would prefer a 15 inch model because that is a good mix between visibility and mobility.
So guys, i would like to hear what you got, what you would recommend, and if you have any ideas if a mac would be my weapon of choice, or if a windows PC does the same, or even better (better specs for less money).
If you know about Basic computer maintenance, are able to optimize or willing to spend the time learning and doing it a PC will handle anything you throw at it.
If your time/patience/out of the box stability/resale value and being able to visit porn sites without your computer coming to a crawl is worth more than that, get a Mac.
Just for the record there is a known USB issue with the current new generation USB 3 Ports on Mac’s which requires a driver hack to get working with NI sound cards until they update a driver or Mountain Lion gives us Dual function USB2/3 based on devices.
*Yes you get better Specs from a Similar price PC, but Buying a PC and not knowing how to optimize it is like buying a ferarri and putting a granny behind the wheel.
Now I’ll kindly step aside and wait for the thread to be closed by a mod
Yeah, i saw some other threads over at NI customer forums going to nothing useful, but i thought DJTT Forum Users would focus on the tech side of this discussion.
Maybe we focus on the facts why MAC’s are better, if its not just the “ready out of the box thing”
is there any thread in here where this had been discussed? i didnt’t found something like this
There have been plenty of threads on this topic. It’s right up there with “Why do you use the Nsync-button? The (Beat-)Matchstreet Boys are so much better”, “Do you have to hate my idol? Skrillex is like unicorns and kittens combined!!1!” or “I can’t Guetta no satisfaction”
Maybe you should just learn how to use the search function (pro-tip: if the board search doesn’t work, use google and format your query like this “YOUR KEY WORDS site:djtechtools.com/forum”)
Well, should I respond to this? Probably not. But it’s very hard not to. VERY hard.
“Der Fuchs ist schlau und stellt sich dumm, beim Wessi ist es andersrum” - altes ostdeutsches Sprichwort
Yep you are totally right because every Windows laptop out there these days comes with a very functional glass multitouch trackpad, backlit keyboard, cast aluminum virtually vent-free chassis, slimline build, 8 hour battery & thunderbolt as standard.
Here is the great news about buying a mac… with the exception of one lemon which they replaced, I’ve used every machine for at least 6 years before replacing it. I have buddies that constantly upgrade seems like nearly every year with a Windows machine.
The key to buying one is choose the model you want, and truly decide if you need the top end model, or if you can go for the middle and upgrade the ram to where you want and be happy. I used to need a banging machine for design, but never went for the full processor and threw my money at ram and hd, now I don’t so the consumer line in the middle of the road specs fits my needs.
I am getting the ache for a new machine soon, and if supplies last when I have the cash want last years macbook pro refurbished.
The advantage is that when looking at Windows PC, there’s no such thing as “standard”. That can be good or bad depending on how well you know exactly what you want.
