Want to buy a laptop, need some info.

strms · Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 58 Location: mexcio

I've recently realized that my setup sucks really bad.(

Alesis micron
+
SP-404
+
MC-303 (sequencing))

so I've decided I want to go all software. It will be so much more convenient and I find when I use software I can come up with new songs in only a couple hours, sometimes multiple per day.

So I need some ideas of what I should and shouldn't get.

I'll clarify what I already read, correct me if I'm wrong:

AMD CPUs are better than Intel.
I need at least 2 gigs of RAM
And shared memory is NO GOOD

I know I need a good sound card too, no idea on that matter. My budget will be around 500 - 600 dollars max.

Guide me (if you want) heh.

Blue Hell · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject:

I moved your message to a better place.

Low Note · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject:

What wrong with the computer you're typing on now?

To start you could probably pretty easily run your equipment into a USB Audio Interface that'll have some DAW bundld with it.

It's not a bad start and will keep your budget in check.

strms · Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 58 Location: mexcio

I have enough music made to do some live shows, and It wouldn't be practical to take my desktop with me Laughing

gsanchez · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject:

buy an audio interface... built-in sound cards aren't good.

http://www.tweakheadz.com/audio_interface_usb2_comparison_chart.htm

for the cpu, google benchmarks and compare them...

I got my hp centrino duo, 2 gigs ram, vista (vista sucks, avoid it if you can), 160 rom... for 600USD (with mail rebate)... I got it for Christmas, so I'm sure you can get something good for 600usd.

hope it helps Smile

State Machine · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject: