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| Thread ID: 127523 | 2012-10-28 10:00:00 | So my laptop died..... | rob_on_guitar (4196) | PC World Chat |
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| 1309268 | 2012-10-28 10:00:00 | Am going to start saving for a new one, most recording software and programmes I use like 4 gig min to run smoothly, sometimes I run 3 - 4 progs at once while recording live, anybody can direct me onto a nice laptop to look into? I prefer asus, but not too fussed, basically I need to it to run a portable recording set up. Cheers |
rob_on_guitar (4196) | ||
| 1309269 | 2012-10-29 01:49:00 | Daughter recently bought a Toshiba 14" from a well-known quite normal store. Cost $1099 but she could have got it a week later at $900 on special. I am quite impressed by it: Here are the specs of the L840/03R: - 14", red, 1366 x 768 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit - i3-2350M, 2.3 GHz (2 core) (HM76) - dedicated graphics HD7670M 1GB (+ another 1.8 GB shared) - 4 GB 1333MHz (except that she increased this to 8 GB in a 'deal') - 500 GB 5400rpm - 2 x USB3, 1 x USB2, HDMI, DLNA - 2.058 kg incl the extra 4 GB RAM, 6 cell battery It probably performs so well because it has separate graphics and a good processor AND the processor runs at a good speed. Here's some CPU comparisons from the site: www.cpubenchmark.net i5-2500k = 6502 (at 3.3GHz, but many run it at 4.1GHz) Q6600 = 2978 i3-2370M = 2828 i3-2350M = 2727 (this one) E8400 = 2019 i3-2367M = 1793 P8400 = 1531 (the equivalent CPU 3 years ago?) |
BBCmicro (15761) | ||
| 1309270 | 2012-10-29 02:22:00 | Does the budget stretch to this? www.playtech.co.nz Otherwise this or similar. I've recently bought an Asus, the new models are very nice. www.playtech.co.nz |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 1309271 | 2012-10-29 02:25:00 | I'd be tempted to look internationally or to an importer rather than a retail store. The stuff NZ get's from outlets is crap. Those playtech ones look jolly nice, if they are anything like the Zenbook as far as build goes then that will be sweet! |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1309272 | 2012-10-29 02:44:00 | Does the budget stretch to this? www.playtech.co.nz Otherwise this or similar. I've recently bought an Asus, the new models are very nice. www.playtech.co.nz That first one you linked to is a very nice laptop. I sold one to a client a couple of months ago. They upgraded to a 256GB SSD as well so it really flies. :D |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 1309273 | 2012-10-29 02:48:00 | Hey Rob, I never thought I'd even suggest it, but if you're recording music (to an almost, if not, professional standard) I think you would best go with a Mac lap top - I have a friend who is a Producer and has a recording studio built into his place and I know he uses a Mac - No idea on software or other equipment but in his opinion it is best for music recording? I could be wrong but just a thought... :2cents: |
lordnoddy (3645) | ||
| 1309274 | 2012-10-29 03:35:00 | That first one you linked to is a very nice laptop. I sold one to a client a couple of months ago. They upgraded to a 256GB SSD as well so it really flies. :D :drool |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 1309275 | 2012-10-29 04:26:00 | Not too sure how far your budget can stretch, but I'm currently running with this (www.computerlounge.co.nz)beautiful beast and highly recommend it. Mine is a previous model mind you, 16GB of RAM not 12GB and instead of the the 1.5TB hard drive I have a 160GB SSD + 750GB SATA 7200rpm. Works a treat :D |
Bozo (8540) | ||
| 1309276 | 2012-10-29 05:51:00 | If you have existing specialised software, don't forget to check for Windows 7/8 compatibility first. | Jen (38) | ||
| 1309277 | 2012-10-29 06:24:00 | Get something better than a 1366x768 screen, you can have all the specs in the world but if you're looking at a rubbish screen it aint worth it. | Alex B (15479) | ||
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