I'm looking to get a new notebook which I will mainly use for a digital audio application/device: Rane Serato Scratch Live. It's a DJ application allowing one to spin his mp3/wav/aiff collection via vinyl control records - http://www.rane.com/scratch.html
Anyway, battery life isn't much of a concern as I will be plugged in 99% of the time when in a club or studio. I'm basically looking to get a laptop for around the $1000 mark that will handle the app without any issues. I've targeted the following 3 as potentials. I've also thought about going with a 12" apple powerbook as the software runs like a rock on macs but I'm a long time PC user and I want more bang for my buck. I unfortunately can't find the RPMs of the hard disks in these 3 laptops as that would help me. Audio apps love speedy drives. I'm mainly wondering how these 3 compare to each other in processor power. I also realize the first one has better video and it's making me lean that way. Just looking for opinions. All specs/prices are from Newegg. Other suggestions are welcome.
$1149.00
AVERATEC Notebook 6130HS Intel Pentium 3.0
Specifications:
Part#: AV6130HS
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 w/ HT Technology 3.0 GHz
Display: 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 TFT
OS: Windows XP Home
Memory: 512MB DDR
Graphics: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 64M
HD: 60 GB
Optical Drive: DVD Dual Burner (+/-)
Communication: 56K Modem, 10/100 LAN, 802.11g WLAN
Ports: 3x USB 2.0, 1x IEEE1394, VGA, S-video, IRDA, 1 Parallel, Audio ports, 1x Type II PC Card Slot, four in one cardreader
Dimensions: 14.1" x 10.6" x 1.4"
Weight: 7.7 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
$1,019.00
ACER Aspire AS1522LMi-XPP Notebook AMD Athlon 3000+
Specifications:
Part#: LX.A3706.002
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+
Display: 15" XGA TFT LCD
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM
Graphics: UniChrome Pro IGP
HD: 80GB
Optical Drive: Integrated DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW)
Ports: Four USB 2.0, S-video/TV-out, headphones/speakers/line out
Communication: 56K Modem, Gigabit LAN, Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Dimensions: 14.2"x 11.5" x 1.9"(WxDxH)
Weight: 7.9 lbs
Manufacturer Warrant: 1 year
$1119.00
ACER TM4502LMI Notebook Pentium M 725 1.6GHz
Specifications:
Part#: LX.T5106.109
CPU: Intel Pentium M 725 1.6GHz (2MB L2 cache)
Display: 15.0" XGA TFT(1024 x 768)
OS: Windows XP Pro
Memory: 512MB DDR333 SDRAM (256x2)
Graphics: Intel Integrated
HD: 80 GB
Optical Drive: DVD Dual
Communication: V.92 56K Modem, 10/100 LAN, IEEE 802.11b/g
Ports: 3xUSB2.0, VGA, S-Video, IEEE1394, FIR, Audio ports, slot for port replicator
Average Battery Life: 5 hr
Dimensions: 14.2" x 10.7" x 1.3"(WxDxH)
Weight: 6.6 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty: 1year
Thanks,
-k00k
Anyway, battery life isn't much of a concern as I will be plugged in 99% of the time when in a club or studio. I'm basically looking to get a laptop for around the $1000 mark that will handle the app without any issues. I've targeted the following 3 as potentials. I've also thought about going with a 12" apple powerbook as the software runs like a rock on macs but I'm a long time PC user and I want more bang for my buck. I unfortunately can't find the RPMs of the hard disks in these 3 laptops as that would help me. Audio apps love speedy drives. I'm mainly wondering how these 3 compare to each other in processor power. I also realize the first one has better video and it's making me lean that way. Just looking for opinions. All specs/prices are from Newegg. Other suggestions are welcome.
$1149.00
AVERATEC Notebook 6130HS Intel Pentium 3.0
Specifications:
Part#: AV6130HS
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 w/ HT Technology 3.0 GHz
Display: 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 TFT
OS: Windows XP Home
Memory: 512MB DDR
Graphics: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 64M
HD: 60 GB
Optical Drive: DVD Dual Burner (+/-)
Communication: 56K Modem, 10/100 LAN, 802.11g WLAN
Ports: 3x USB 2.0, 1x IEEE1394, VGA, S-video, IRDA, 1 Parallel, Audio ports, 1x Type II PC Card Slot, four in one cardreader
Dimensions: 14.1" x 10.6" x 1.4"
Weight: 7.7 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
$1,019.00
ACER Aspire AS1522LMi-XPP Notebook AMD Athlon 3000+
Specifications:
Part#: LX.A3706.002
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+
Display: 15" XGA TFT LCD
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM
Graphics: UniChrome Pro IGP
HD: 80GB
Optical Drive: Integrated DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW)
Ports: Four USB 2.0, S-video/TV-out, headphones/speakers/line out
Communication: 56K Modem, Gigabit LAN, Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Dimensions: 14.2"x 11.5" x 1.9"(WxDxH)
Weight: 7.9 lbs
Manufacturer Warrant: 1 year
$1119.00
ACER TM4502LMI Notebook Pentium M 725 1.6GHz
Specifications:
Part#: LX.T5106.109
CPU: Intel Pentium M 725 1.6GHz (2MB L2 cache)
Display: 15.0" XGA TFT(1024 x 768)
OS: Windows XP Pro
Memory: 512MB DDR333 SDRAM (256x2)
Graphics: Intel Integrated
HD: 80 GB
Optical Drive: DVD Dual
Communication: V.92 56K Modem, 10/100 LAN, IEEE 802.11b/g
Ports: 3xUSB2.0, VGA, S-Video, IEEE1394, FIR, Audio ports, slot for port replicator
Average Battery Life: 5 hr
Dimensions: 14.2" x 10.7" x 1.3"(WxDxH)
Weight: 6.6 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty: 1year
Thanks,
-k00k
