So I plan to buy a laptop coming up here, and I'm looking at the Macbook, here is my main reason why I'm thinking about getting a mac: It values audio over video. I know that if things start getting "bogged down" it will start to sacrifice visuals over audio. This is important for me, because I plan to do a lot of work with music on my laptop (recording and what-not). I was wondering if I could switch this property over to a PC, so I could still stick with windows for my recording needs. Also, in terms of bang-buck would I be able to get a laptop that's better than macbook for roughly the same price? Thanks!
You're always going to be able to get a better (spec wise) PC laptop over a Macbook for the same amount of money. Unless Apple switches there strategy up, which I do not see happening soon. I'm not sure if any of the MacBook models have a dedicated sound card, but even if they did you could possibly go to Dell or somewhere to build your won laptop with a dedicated sound card. I most recent Apple computer I own is a PowerMac... I know its not called this anymore but, Fruity Loops is a popular choice for musical needs.
Had to point that out. It's funny. I'll be using Pro Tools. Didn't really answer my quesiton. I'm just looking to see if I can make a PC value audio over video and I'm looking for some laptops that would be recommended over a macbook. Thanks for trying though, man.
few things to note all newer macs are pc clones. they use x86 hardware from intel which is based on the original design in the old ibm PCs from the 80s... the main difference between a mac and a standard PC is the operating system Apple makes their own OS and builds their systems around it. that said, you can install OSX on virtually any recent PC, albeit not without violating Apple's EULA(which isn't technically legal) I will say though, the macbooks have nice keyboards and touchpads. I don't know if that's really worth it to you though.
Although I do have a Macbook and have always gone with Apple for laptops and built my own desktops, it's true that for your money you can build a better, if not identical laptop for the money.
Considering I'm going to be working with professionals, I'll be using Pro Tools, as it's somewhat the industry standard. Sonar, Logic, Nuendo, etc.... they all like to claim popularity, but Pro Tools is for the professionals. Logic may have mainstream popularity among... children. The kids who don't want Garageband and Fruity Loops anymore, and have parents willing to shell out 600 dollars for them (they're probably not looking for the A/D converters for recording... but they're children, so what does that matter, anyway?). Sonar is pretty good, but it can't really be used with Pro Tools if you don't want a headache. Collaboration is key, man. Also, Pro Tools is much more stable, due to its own dedicated hardware. And remember that Digidesign bought out Sibellius, meaning their scoring and midi capabilities are about to completely crush all the other programs. Pro Tools is more than "ok." Hm..... I've got a few months to decide, still. But thanks for the info, XLink! =D
there is no industry standard lol thats what the industry wants you to think trust me it is personal preference and also FL studio can do what any other daw can do; it just catches flack b/c you can get it "free" lol pretty much wat xlink and scarletham said, you can build an identical with equal or better specs at a better cost.
It's a non-argument really. It's entirely down to preference. Me, I'll be buying a Macbook. BTW, no matter what laptop you buy, you're not gonna get a good, high-end sound card. You'd be better off just buying an external unit for that.
Well, I'll have to get used to the Mac OS, but I'm not too worried about that. Thanks for the info, guys. I said it's "somewhat" the industry standard. Considering that many studios are using Digidesign's products, and all the professionals I've talked to are using them, that it's what is to be used. And for my other reasons before, it's the obvious best choice... and it's the most stable. I'll be working with ----- studios, all of which will be using P. Tools (censoring "P-ro" is a pain), meaning I'll needing this program to work with them. If you believe that one program can be equated with others, you obviously have no grasp on the subject, because they're all different. FL Studio doesn't live up to necessities. However; I don't mean to bash Sonar, it's not bad. It's just not "king" as you claimed.
it's not what you use, but how you use it. FL tracks can sound better than P-ro tools tracks and vice versa. I live on/in the industry so my grasp is deep
Throwing around the obvious does nothing. I take it you use FL Studio and Sonar? Anyways, I'd like to hear what you've done and what for.
I'll settle the FL discussion. FL is for black/wigger kids who think of themselves as hip hop or rap stars, noted from personal findings while at sixth form. Conclusion, EBK is a ------.
Pretty much it's just what you want, with an Apple laptop you pay about 50% for the name. But, you can run Windows on a Mac aswell if needed. Only thing I love about my MacBook is that it's a bit more stable when running programs like Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and such. I still need to test it with audio programs.. My guitar teacher (I get my guitar lessons in a studio) is using Macs aswell with the argument that the interface is easier for him and the stability is alot higher with ----- recording and editing programs.
