Trying to choose a 15" or 17" Macbook Pro, will 8 Tracks fit

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Re: Trying to choose a 15" or 17" Macbook Pro, will 8 Tracks fit

Post by rbmonosylabik » Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:01 pm

Here's a screen capture from my 15" MBP with 8 tracks, 4 sends and devices unfolded, so you get an idea of the real estate. Live's zoom is at 100% at a 1440x900 resolution:

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Horizontally I think the space is great, though I sometimes struggle with vertical space. With inputs, sends, expanded faders and devices showing, you'll see only 2 or 3 scenes. It's not bad, but depending on how you work, you'll probably have to do some vertical space management.

Also, I've sometimes had some trouble fitting it in a DJ booth. With connectors on both sides, its footprint is about an inch or an inch and a half more on each side. That's the only reason why I'd rather have a 13" one, but I don't think I'd trade down on screen size.
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Re: Trying to choose a 15" or 17" Macbook Pro, will 8 Tracks fit

Post by abletonjim » Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:15 pm

Damn awesome rb, thanks for the screenshot.. know exactly what i'm getting now 8)

anybody want to provide screen shot for the 13" and 17" just for reference?
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Re: Trying to choose a 15" or 17" Macbook Pro, will 8 Tracks fit

Post by nebulae » Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:19 pm

Windows 7 rules!

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Re: Trying to choose a 15" or 17" Macbook Pro, will 8 Tracks fit

Post by hacktheplanet » Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:44 pm

Just because I'm feeling bored:
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13" MacBook Pro @ 1280 X 800
All windows in Live are the default size.
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Re: Trying to choose a 15" or 17" Macbook Pro, will 8 Tracks fit

Post by abletonjim » Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:14 pm

hahah thanks guys.. i ended up getting a used macbook pro core 2 duo 2.2ghz 2gb ram 15" 160 hd for $820.. pretty good condition.. my first mac evar 8O
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Re: Trying to choose a 15" or 17" Macbook Pro, will 8 Tracks fit

Post by tekkers » Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:18 am

yeah i just brought a 15 inch macbook pro. was concerned about tracks on screen also and found i can get more on ma 15 inch than 19inch desktop.

first mac also. its nice - i am liking this world so far

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