Only 'I have', not 'I think', thanks!

Bullshit. Any Laptop costing as much as a Macbook is a decent machine. I go with Thinkpads T-Series (T500 actually, but its 3 years old) and an RME Interface. No problems even in hot and steamy cellar clubs.TheDriller wrote:Macbook Pro and a decent USB/Firewire interface. Sorted.
I wouldn't even look at PC laptops personally, unless you want to really splash out on a custom built machine specifically for audio.
Off-the-shelf PCs are a mess these days.
TheDriller wrote:Macbook Pro and a decent USB/Firewire interface. Sorted.
I wouldn't even look at PC laptops personally, unless you want to really splash out on a custom built machine specifically for audio.
Off-the-shelf PCs are a mess these days.
Lenovo Thinkpad X61. I dont know whats the equal Thinkpad now, but at the time X61 had almost the size of a macbook air but with keyboard light and spill proof keyboard, 3 usb ports, equal cpu as the fastest macbook pros, and it was even sturdier built, for almost 50% of the MBP cost.filter_7 wrote:Yeah, mac got flaws too, the usb issue is a very important information.
Please write the complete model name of your computer, since a brand can have many of them with minimal differences.
I had a Power Book in 2002, similar to the current 15" MBP. And at the time it was the nicest laptop I ever had. The OS is great, and the hardware is of cource top notch. The large multi finger operation track pad on the MBPs are uniqe to the macs, and great for operating Live. But there are some limitations both in software and hardware. However more and more typical PC vsts start to go multi platform, like synth1. To my use and budget, Lenovo Thinkpads are the better choice, because I need 3 usb ports in a small format. And I need to economicaly be able to replace it if stolen or lost. I love my iPad and iPhone, but on stage I use Thinkpads for Live, and sometimes the iPad or iPhone with it.filter_7 wrote:A computer (mac or pc) is shaped on personal needs about extra vsts, midi gear and extras.
I don't want a pc-mac fistfight battle, only to know your positive feedback about the computer you're happy with.
For my needs i think i will connect to it a 25 keys keyboard and/or a device like novation launchpad.
twisted-space wrote:If you need to ask, get a mac.
I wasn't joking, think about it.ze2be wrote:twisted-space wrote:If you need to ask, get a mac.