# Screen size **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** cmster, laptop, screen, processors, problem\ **Created:** [August 8, 2010, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186 "2010-08-08T09:09:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BenCove](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/bencove/32/14943_2.png) [@BenCove](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/BenCove)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/1 "2010-08-08T09:09:17Z")
**Screen size** Hey im thinkin of upgrading my laptop but can anyone tell me what the best screen size is to get? Im looking to get something with these kind of specs XX" screen size 4Gb Ram minimum i5 or i7 processor 500Gb hard drive minimum 4+ usb ports Firewire optional HDMI port ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jester/32/12996_2.png) [@Jester](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 9:10am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/2 "2010-08-08T09:10:59Z")
At least 15" dude. I was using a 22" lcd auxillary but am seriously missing that with the new laptop! ---
**Author:** ![sarasin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/sarasin/32/12614_2.png) [@sarasin](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/sarasin)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/3 "2010-08-08T11:52:01Z")
yeah. I am totally bummed i cant get a smaller resolution on my mac. Got a bigger LCD but its the same resolution as my mac. So does not really help. ---
**Author:** ![photojojo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/photojojo/32/14618_2.png) [@photojojo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/photojojo)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/4 "2010-08-08T12:31:44Z")
I use a 15" and am happy with it. ---
**Author:** ![BenCove](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/bencove/32/14943_2.png) [@BenCove](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/BenCove)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/5 "2010-08-08T16:49:52Z")
15" it is then cheers guys ---
**Author:** ![theory28](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/theory28/32/13622_2.png) [@theory28](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/theory28)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/6 "2010-08-08T17:22:20Z")
15 inch set it to ext micer, get rid of whatever is left in the middle section more waves then you need ---
**Author:** ![Karlos\_Santos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/karlos_santos/32/13263_2.png) [@Karlos\_Santos](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Karlos_Santos)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/7 "2010-08-08T18:10:09Z")
15 ---
**Author:** ![Phil\_Morse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/phil_morse/32/16234_2.png) [@Phil\_Morse](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Phil_Morse)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/8 "2010-08-08T18:17:53Z")
Agreed, I love my 13" MacBook but the screen is a little pokey for DJ software. ---
**Author:** ![JesC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jesc/32/10376_2.png) [@JesC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/JesC)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/9 "2010-08-08T18:51:25Z")
13" is perfect for me. I just use spaces to switch between traktor and maschine. ---
**Author:** ![GPS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8797f3/32.png) [@GPS](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/GPS)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/10 "2010-08-08T19:02:00Z")
resolution also plays a factor… Gianmarco ---
**Author:** ![janzak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7993a0/32.png) [@janzak](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/janzak)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2010, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/11 "2010-08-08T19:29:36Z")
Nothing wrong with 13" imo, fits perfectly in my shoulder bag as well… ---
**Author:** ![GXAssassin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85e7bf/32.png) [@GXAssassin](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/GXAssassin)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2010, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/12 "2010-08-09T02:28:06Z")
the laptop i’ll be getting is a 12.1, it’s all about preference, there is not ultimate resolution ---
**Author:** ![GPS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8797f3/32.png) [@GPS](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/GPS)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/13 "2010-08-09T02:36:02Z")
> [@GXAssassin](#): > > there is not ultimate resolution no pun intneded😃 Gianmarco ---
**Author:** ![levvis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/levvis/32/129_2.png) [@levvis](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/levvis)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/14 "2010-08-09T02:36:03Z")
I’d be looking at saving some cash and going for a smaller HD then putting in a solid state drive. Or if you’ve got the cash just order it with a SSD. Smaller space is well worth how much faster it reads compared to x-rpm drives. I use a 13’ macbook and it’s fine for me. Haven’t used others though.. ---
**Author:** ![BenCove](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/bencove/32/14943_2.png) [@BenCove](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/BenCove)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/15 "2012-01-12T04:35:35Z")
ended up getting 13" macbook air top spec 😃 all good ---
**Author:** ![MiL0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mil0/32/12337_2.png) [@MiL0](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MiL0)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/16 "2012-01-12T10:51:21Z")
I’d go for resolution over screen size any day. ---
**Author:** ![MyUsername\_2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/myusername_2/32/14670_2.png) [@MyUsername\_2](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MyUsername_2)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/17 "2012-01-12T17:40:45Z")
I’ve got a 13 inch MBP and I’m not complaining. Bigger might be better but you don’t want to create a wall between you and the crowd. I thought: Smaller screen, more money saved, a lot more other stuff. ---
**Author:** ![mostapha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mostapha/32/14134_2.png) [@mostapha](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mostapha)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/screen-size/13186/18 "2012-01-12T18:25:32Z")
I use a 13" MBP. My next laptop is going to be an 11" MBA because I think 13" is too big to carry around every day, but I have a 24" display at home. I bought the MBP because the MBA didn’t have firewire, and I’ll probably upgrade to the 11" Air the day I find either a Thunderbolt Firewire interface or someone makes PCIe expansion boards that connect over Thunderbolt. I can fit everything I need to see for Traktor or Maschine on the 13", and SSL easily fit on a 12" non-widescreen G4 Powerbook a long time ago. 11" would be fine.