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cjsks
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Definitely should have done more research on laptop DAW's before buying the DV8T... but couldn't have forseen all the BSOD errors, etc.
Officially back in the market for a laptop.
Can anyone make any recommendations based on these preferences? Many thanks!
- Interface is a Firepod (FP10), so an adequate firewire chipset is a must (are the Texas Instruments chipsets really the end-all, be-all?)
- Needs to run Cubase LE
- Have been using a Pentium 4 with XP Media Center, which has worked ok, but looking for the portability of a notebook, and the muscle to run more plug-in's. Not doing anything crazy, just some home recording and eventually live recording.
- Looking for a 16"+ moniter. (This will be my primary home PC too.)
- As far as processors, I had the i7 quad-core's in mind, but this is becoming secondary to the TI firewire chipset, etc. So, doesn't have to be rocket, just solid. But I'd like to be able to do some HD video editing too (might be in the wrong forum for that...)
- Trying to keep the bottom line in the neighborhood of $1500 if at all possible.
I'd prefer PC, but open to Macbook Pro if they are really, really the way to go given what I'm looking for. Also heard good things about Clevo and ADK. But if open to other suggestions too.
Thanks again!

Can anyone make any recommendations based on these preferences? Many thanks!

- Interface is a Firepod (FP10), so an adequate firewire chipset is a must (are the Texas Instruments chipsets really the end-all, be-all?)
- Needs to run Cubase LE
- Have been using a Pentium 4 with XP Media Center, which has worked ok, but looking for the portability of a notebook, and the muscle to run more plug-in's. Not doing anything crazy, just some home recording and eventually live recording.
- Looking for a 16"+ moniter. (This will be my primary home PC too.)
- As far as processors, I had the i7 quad-core's in mind, but this is becoming secondary to the TI firewire chipset, etc. So, doesn't have to be rocket, just solid. But I'd like to be able to do some HD video editing too (might be in the wrong forum for that...)
- Trying to keep the bottom line in the neighborhood of $1500 if at all possible.
I'd prefer PC, but open to Macbook Pro if they are really, really the way to go given what I'm looking for. Also heard good things about Clevo and ADK. But if open to other suggestions too.
Thanks again!