What is the best laptop for audio and video production on limited budget?
Crazy Carl asked:
I’m prety much looking for the biggest bang for my buck! I would like to buy a used laptop to use for audio production and video production. Audio production is more important to be able to be done completely on (hip hop production as far as running audio program, preferably Cubase, run VSTs and other plugins smoothly for effects and instruments, and record vocals.) I would like to be able to do video production as well but more just loading videos and playback, partial editing but as far as more intensive post production can be done on pc. Platform does not matter (windows or mac). Price is more important and looking around $200 and topping out at $500. Lower the better! Battery power is my second concern and would like at least 2 hours life. Size does not matter, smaller may even be more desirable because of portability and battery life. Any suggestions? Also if possible where to get information to optimize system for audio and/or video production.
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I’m prety much looking for the biggest bang for my buck! I would like to buy a used laptop to use for audio production and video production. Audio production is more important to be able to be done completely on (hip hop production as far as running audio program, preferably Cubase, run VSTs and other plugins smoothly for effects and instruments, and record vocals.) I would like to be able to do video production as well but more just loading videos and playback, partial editing but as far as more intensive post production can be done on pc. Platform does not matter (windows or mac). Price is more important and looking around $200 and topping out at $500. Lower the better! Battery power is my second concern and would like at least 2 hours life. Size does not matter, smaller may even be more desirable because of portability and battery life. Any suggestions? Also if possible where to get information to optimize system for audio and/or video production.
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tdrusk said
am May 28 2009 @ 4:41 pm
I don’t know many of the newer computers out there, but I can tell you my setup that does all that smoothly.
Acer Aspire 3680 with Pentium M Processor, 1024 MB RAM, Windows XP(this is key. It is lite and should work with any laptop that is 2-3 years old, which is what you are shooting for). You don’t need a supercomputer, just the right software.
I also use an Alesis USB mixer and a Line 6 Toneport. I run Mixcraft and Beatcraft. That’s all I need.
Joe said
am June 26 2009 @ 11:38 am
Check out TigerDirect.com. I just picked up a Lenovo 3000 G530 with Pentium Dual-Core processor, 3GB of RAM, Windows Vista Premium, 150 GB Hard Drive plus an extra 60 GB, webcam, all the things you need to run recording programs… It was around $500 plus a $100 rebate. Check this link for new laptops under $500: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=17&cm_sp=LN-_-cat_17-_-CV
larry said
am October 20 2009 @ 5:02 pm
i want to become a hip hop producer but i have no idea where to start.
Greg Tabb said
am December 2 2009 @ 7:59 pm
YOU HAVE TO BE BORN TO BE A PRODUCER! YOU CANT JUST DECIDE TO DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REAL TALK!!!!!!!!
nekrosse said
am December 12 2009 @ 11:08 am
hey Larry, check out the SAE schools they are really good sound engineering schools if you want to become producer! but as greg said you really have to want it!!!
Nyce The Boss said
am December 21 2009 @ 7:33 am
My comment is to Larry in response to what Greg Tabb & nekrosse said. Thats a lie cuz i talked my dude in to learning how to produce so he can make me beats and his shit is FIRE!! Hes to the point where people are paying him almsot $1000 a beat. So now what do u have to say. GO FOR IT LARRY FORGET THE HATERS!!!
Tone said
am January 1 2010 @ 11:49 am
Lookin to find a pc based laptop for music production that will have spdif in/out ports for digital audio. Any suggestions
EK said
am January 19 2010 @ 9:27 am
@Tone any newer laptop will have that. I remember my old Acer Aspire 9300 had one and that was back in 2007 (wow feels so long ago haha). But yeah I just use the macbook pro i picked up its not the high-end one but works great 1099$ is what i picked it up for, but if you’re looking for something cheaper best to go with a desktop