King of New York asked:
I’m pretty much looking for the biggest bang for my buck! I would like to buy a used laptop to use for audio production and video production. Audio production is more important to be able to be done completely on (hip hop production as far as running audio program, preferably Cubase, run VSTs and other plugins smoothly for effects and instruments, and record vocals.) I would like to be able to do video production as well but more just loading videos and playback, partial editing but as far as more intensive post production can be done on pc. Platform does not matter (windows or mac). Price is more important and looking around $200 and topping out at $500. Lower the better! Battery power is my second concern and would like at least 2 hours life. Size does not matter, smaller may even be more desirable because of portability and battery life. Any suggestions? Also if possible where to get information to optimize system for audio and/or video production.
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DrTusk said
I don’t know many of the newer computers out there, but I can tell you my setup that does all that smoothly.
Acer Aspire 3680 with Pentium M Processor, 1024 MB RAM, Windows XP(this is key. It is lite and should work with any laptop that is 2-3 years old, which is what you are shooting for). You don’t need a supercomputer, just the right software.
I also use an Alesis USB
mixer and a Line 6 Toneport. I run Mixcraft and Beatcraft. That’s all I need.
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Moolah said
Check out TigerDirect.com. I just picked up a Lenovo 3000 G530 with Pentium Dual-Core processor, 3GB of RAM, Windows Vista Premium, 150 GB Hard Drive plus an extra 60 GB, webcam, all the things you need to run recording programs… It was around $500 plus a $100 rebate. Check this link for new laptops under $500: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=17&cm_sp=LN-_-cat_17-_-CV
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Manky said
I am using an HP Pavillion Entertainment PC to make music. I do alot of hip hop beat production and I am well known around my state and do many shows, at which my laptop is also with me. It has not let me down yet, and can run any task I need without a problem. Beat Production is huge in my life, and it seems like you can never have enough of the best sound kits, drum kits, and whatever else, so I have enough hard drive space as well.
