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-[2]DAY_- wrote:mbp for the win

or if you're convinced that its overpriced, overrated, and "that's gay" ....
buy some craptop and spend the other half on software or ram

I did the craptop thing for too long then i bought the Mac Book Pro... never had a single issue since.

Re going strong, I bought a thinkpad in 2003, I juuust retired it last week, and really still does get used daily. Over that 9 year period I had to replace the battery once, and had to solder the powersupply cause I stuffed it in and out of a computer bag compartment that was too small for it, on a daily basis for years. Only problems I ever had. Still is fast and strong. The same cannot be said for the macs that I've owned.

Just bought a post sandybridge i3 lenovo, f, what was it 2.66 at 4 gigs for $349 brand spanking new. Hahah, jokes.

what macs have you owned? just curious.

Macs going back to the dawn of time! hehe. But, in fairly recent history, G3 lappy, G4 tower, and utilized several mac books.

I apologize for not using the search, didn't even came to mind. I'm a tit.

Anyway, thanks for the swift and helpful replies!

One thing nobody has mentioned...you say you're starting a sound producer course. You should find out what software they use on this course. If they run Logic then get a Macbook. If they don't run Logic then I suggest something like:

http://www.ebuyer.com/269920-samsung-rv ... v520-a04uk
Samsung RV520
Intel Core i3-2310M 2.10GHz
6GB RAM
750GB HDD
£500

...and spend the other rest of your budget on some OK monitors and a good soundcard. Or some good headphones and a cheap synth, presuming you have none of these things already.

£10 Bag wrote:One thing nobody has mentioned...you say you're starting a sound producer course. You should find out what software they use on this course. If they run Logic then get a Macbook. If they don't run Logic then I suggest something like:

http://www.ebuyer.com/269920-samsung-rv ... v520-a04uk
Samsung RV520
Intel Core i3-2310M 2.10GHz
6GB RAM
750GB HDD
£500

...and spend the other rest of your budget on some OK monitors and a good soundcard. Or some good headphones and a cheap synth, presuming you have none of these things already.

Just a little side question:

When you talk about getting a good soundcard I'm guessing you mean a USB soundcard or?
I have the Cakewalk USB Audio Interface UA-1G on my main PC. Could I just plug that one in and does it function as a soundcard or am I totally missing the point here?

the audio interface is fine, it is exactly what you need.