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 Powerbook Question, 12" (1,33 GHz) or 15" (1 GHz) |
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  Mon 31 May 2004, 16:28
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Hello, I am a little bit confused. I want to buy a Powerbook and have an eye for 2 models. These are the 12" with 1,33 G and the older 15" with 1 GHz, which I've seen for the same price as the 12" one. I need the Powerbook for live performances and also for homerecording. I think the smaller one is better for live things but the 15" better for recording. Which one would you prefer?  Best regards
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Tue 1 Jun 2004, 05:24
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In my opinion, you are paying for mobility in a laptop, so make the most of it. Get the compact laptop, you will appreciate its size when you actually need to be mobile. If you can't afford a desktop computer for at home, and need your laptop to double as your desktop, then pick up an external monitor for your laptop. If you can't afford that -- well, save your pennies.  Your eyes will thank you later. On the other hand... having a bunch of stuff squished up on your little 12" screen might be frustrating in a live performance situation... but I've never done that so only guessing.
This post has been edited by dten: Tue 1 Jun 2004, 05:26
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Tue 1 Jun 2004, 11:59
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Thank you all Here's the software that'll run on the powerbook: Logic Gold 5.5 (maybe I'll get an upgrade to Logic Pro) Ableton Live 3 (for playing samples live) maybe Reason 2.5 on the other hand: maybe Photoshop 7 (for web graphics) Webprogramming (PHP) Webdesign That's everything. For homerecording i wish to record 8 tracks together (in the future  ) Thank you for your help, kind regards
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Tue 1 Jun 2004, 23:03
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I own a powerbok 12" on which I run live and dp4 with a remote25 audio. i use it for live performing and a bit of recording, ableton does everything i really need. I also use an external monitor when im at home! Personally, on experience, I would recomend the 15". Ive had the 12" for a year or so and I think of it more as being cute than the math-machine-beast that it is. Go for real estate - maybe wait a few months there maybe a new 15" coming out. The choice is yours....the great being with either you cant go wrong!! 
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