Should I Buy A Laptop Or Desktop? |
Sat 20 May 2006, 06:27
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I'm sure this has comeup in this forum before but I'd thought I'd ask again since I'm relatively new to Logic (and to Apple for that matter).
I was all set to get a new Mac desktop when the Intel's came out. It was going to be my Christmas present to myself. I had been thinking desktop all this time because in my mind a desktop Mac with oodles of power parked in my home studio just seemed more "pro" or "serious" than getting a Macbook. I was going to really go all out-soundproofing, racks and racks of gear, Neumann's, the whole nine. Now I'm not so sure. My situation: 95% VI use. The other 5% would be reserved for my limited guitar and vocal skills on audio tracks. I can see maxing out at around 25-30 Audio instruments in Logic. I was thinking that if a 17" Macbook Pro was sufficient enough for that, why would I necessarily need a desktop? The benifits of having a laptop seem pretty nice. I can just pick up my firebox and headphones and I'm gone with basically my whole studio in tow. Oh, and by the way, I live in a three bedroom house. Two of the bedrooms are occupied. I'm in the third (my studio). Wife wants a baby. It would be kind of stupid to build a studio instead of a baby room now anyway. That in itself may just seal the deal. What do you guys think? 17" MB Pro or desktop? This post has been edited by Erik821: Sat 20 May 2006, 06:28 |
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Sat 20 May 2006, 19:42
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 14-Mar 06 From: Portland - US Member No.: 78,182 |
The 17" Macbook pro has the option of adding a 100GB 7200 rpm hard drive, that's a smokin laptop. And an DVI out for more visual real estate. I do see your points though.
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Erik821 Should I Buy A Laptop Or Desktop? Sat 20 May 2006, 06:27
fishboisfo It depends -- Electronic music and recording depen... Sat 20 May 2006, 13:26
fishboisfo It seems you've already made up your mind. Ou... Sun 21 May 2006, 00:04
mortalengines I have a G4 powerbook & I must admit that it g... Mon 22 May 2006, 05:13
fishboisfo It depends -- Electronic music and recording depen... Sat 20 May 2006, 13:26
fishboisfo It seems you've already made up your mind. Ou... Sun 21 May 2006, 00:04
mortalengines I have a G4 powerbook & I must admit that it g... Mon 22 May 2006, 05:13
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