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ASUS laptops for audio work?
Anyone have experience with ASUS laptops for audio work?
I was originally looking at the W3V which is a slick-looking object and packs a lot into 2.2kg. The DVD writer can be swapped out for a second HD which might be useful, though I imagine in practice I would just burn a DVD backup of location recordings until I got back to home base. Now there's the dual-core A6Ja which promises longer battery life, quieter operation, more RAM, a bigger hard drive, and a much faster processer... for the same price. It doesn't have the hard drive bay and is bigger and 500g heavier. For that you get a larger screen (15.4" vs 14") though not more resolution (both are WXGA, at least in the configurations I can get). Both models have a PCMCIA slot (a rapidly disappearing feature) so I could purchase the adapter for my RME Multiface. But for the same price I might prefer to just get a Presonus FireBox so I can save on carrying around a mixer. I'll be doing live sound performances using Reaktor, location recordings into Samplitude and that sort of thing. So... any tips? Will the larger screen matter? Will I hate the slightly bigger form factor? Any idea about the firewire compatibility? ----- robin noisetheatre.blogspot.com |
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ASUS laptops for audio work?
They're quite ok.
I have a friend who uses one with Ableton Live and it's rock solid. *the only thing I disliked of them was the weak and ugly sounding speakers, there's no Harman-Kardon in there. Cheers. |
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ASUS laptops for audio work?
They're quite ok.
I have a friend who uses one with Ableton Live and it's rock solid. *the only thing I disliked of them was the weak and ugly sounding speakers, there's no Harman-Kardon in there. Cheers. |
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ASUS laptops for audio work?
"robin" wrote in message ... So... any tips? Will the larger screen matter? Will I hate the slightly bigger form factor? That's all a matter of personal preference. If you're performing in a dark club with a light show, and the laptop is your main instrument (as opposed to keyboards, turntables, etc.,) then you might want a larger screen. You might also want a control surface. You might be okay with a mouse and the keyboard. Depending on how much stuff you carry to a gig, the extra weight might not matter, or it might bug the hell out of you. Unfortunately, these are things you have to figure out for yourself after performing with the gear for awhile. Any idea about the firewire compatibility? No, but RME might know, and Presonus might know. jb |
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ASUS laptops for audio work?
"reddred" wrote:
That's all a matter of personal preference. If you're performing in a dark club with a light show, and the laptop is your main instrument (as opposed to keyboards, turntables, etc.,) then you might want a larger screen. You might also want a control surface. You might be okay with a mouse and the keyboard. Depending on how much stuff you carry to a gig, the extra weight might not matter, or it might bug the hell out of you. Unfortunately, these are things you have to figure out for yourself after performing with the gear for awhile. Well of course you are right. But I wasn't asking anyone else to read my mind, just to let me know what *they* thought for *their* preferences. I like learning from others. Because I won't have the chance to say "oh, didn't like spending two grand on that laptop how about I try another". Here's a tip I can share. I use a touchpad instead of a mouse, because I find it much more flexible (you can use it while standing), more robust, never needs cleaning, and easier on the wrists. I'm not talking about the built-in pads, which are always in the wrong position. I mean an external unit. These use to be in retail shops but for some years have only been available through the web. Any idea about the firewire compatibility? No, but RME might know, and Presonus might know. I have also asked on the rme forum. ----- robin noisetheatre.blogspot.com |
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ASUS laptops for audio work?
Thanks for that, Zigakly.
----- robin noisetheatre.blogspot.com |
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