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 Wed 21 Apr 2004, 12:12
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Can anyone give me opinions on the 12" powerbook screens -
Does the size cause any problems with viewing sequencing software such as pro tools? I would like a 12" because of it's portabilty and relative cost. Would I be better getting a 14" ibook -or even waiting and saving more for a 15" powerbook. Opinions please. Thanks |
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Wed 21 Apr 2004, 23:59
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ProTool scan quickly gobble up a lot on screen real estate as you add more tracks. I found myself switching back and forth between the mix window and the edit window constantly. If you are working on a session with more than 4 tracks, both windows pretty much nned the whole screenfor you to work efficiently.
What about this... Get the 12" Powerbook to keep your portability, especially while recording. Buy a 17" CRT (cheaper) monitor to plug in to while you are doing editing and misdown. You can have your faders on one screen while your edit window fills the other screen. I think you might be able to buy that extra monitor for about the price difference between the 12" and the 15" Powerbooks. And you'll be getting a LOT more screen real estate and a LOT more convenience because of it. I myself bought a 15" Powerbook a couple months ago and am saving up to buy an LCD monitor to add more space, the switching back and forth from mix to edit makes me nuts! |
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spotheball 12" Powerbook Screen Wed 21 Apr 2004, 12:12
lyryck I bought the 12"powerbook for portability and... Wed 21 Apr 2004, 15:19 spotheball Thanks for your swift reply.
I like the the porta... Wed 21 Apr 2004, 15:47 sethjacquay Dudettes,
You might notice that the resolution on... Wed 21 Apr 2004, 15:50 editbrain i also have a 12" powerbook. i have screen e... Thu 22 Apr 2004, 09:39
spotheball Thanks for all your input.
After posting the messa... Thu 22 Apr 2004, 12:18 |
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