Hey, I've been using standalone multitracks to record and edit audio and decided to make the jump to full digital. I'm looking for a desktop replacement laptop with enough power to handle recording/editing audio (and i want to start getting into video too). I've used Pro Tools on Mac and Cubase on PC but not as my main medium.
This subject has probably been done to death but now that Mac's have Intel Core Duo chips how would it affect what applications can run on the osx? And since PC's seem just as powerful and many even cheaper than Mac is it better off to go with the practical PC route? (the laptop will also double as my personal computer.. watching movies, downloading music, photoshop, etc.)
I'm looking for something under $2000 with atleast 2gb of ram and a Core Duo.. looked into HP dv9000t, Toshiba Qoismo, Macbook.. The difference maker between the 2 PC's is the ports/inputs/outputs, same with Mac but also regarding application compatibilities. Any help would be appreciated.. especially about the differences in PC and Mac from regular people who have experience, not benchmarks and biased reviews. Thanks guys.
EDIT: I don't know if I got the point across that internet, downloading etc is important. What's the deal with virtual pc and things like that? Does it use alot of memory? Maybe PC would be the most practical choice considering I can run Cubase on it for audio and Adobe for video.
This subject has probably been done to death but now that Mac's have Intel Core Duo chips how would it affect what applications can run on the osx? And since PC's seem just as powerful and many even cheaper than Mac is it better off to go with the practical PC route? (the laptop will also double as my personal computer.. watching movies, downloading music, photoshop, etc.)
I'm looking for something under $2000 with atleast 2gb of ram and a Core Duo.. looked into HP dv9000t, Toshiba Qoismo, Macbook.. The difference maker between the 2 PC's is the ports/inputs/outputs, same with Mac but also regarding application compatibilities. Any help would be appreciated.. especially about the differences in PC and Mac from regular people who have experience, not benchmarks and biased reviews. Thanks guys.
EDIT: I don't know if I got the point across that internet, downloading etc is important. What's the deal with virtual pc and things like that? Does it use alot of memory? Maybe PC would be the most practical choice considering I can run Cubase on it for audio and Adobe for video.
