Laptop for Music Production - Budget $800

Ldanodco on 27/12/2022 - 15:18
Last edited 27/12/2022 - 15:25 by 1 other user

I'm thinking if purchasing this laptop as I've been looking for a 2-in-1 now for quite a few months and missed out on the awesome deal here. Budget is $800.

Found this on MyDeal.

I'll be using it for music production mostly.

Computing 15.6inch Computer Dell Laptop

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  • Hybroid on 27/12/2022 - 15:33

    What's the relevance of "music production"? iPads are commonly used for music production nowadays. Is there a specific CPU taxing software you need?

    • danodco on 27/12/2022 - 16:06

      Cubase

  • MS Paint on 27/12/2022 - 15:38

    Your link is to a used computer.

    Are you after new or used?

    • danodco on 27/12/2022 - 16:05

      Yes it's used. New or used doesn't matter to me tbh as long as it's in proper working condition.

      I'm looking around and it's nearly impossible to find 16gb ram for under $1k.

      • MS Paint on 27/12/2022 - 16:13
        +3

        For approximately $60ish you can upgrade any laptop from the last 5 years to 16gb.

  • wombok2 on 27/12/2022 - 18:24

    Soundtrap? you just need your phone for that.

  • nuker on 27/12/2022 - 21:33
    +1

    Macbook, there are many sold per day on eBay.

    • danodco on 27/12/2022 - 22:03

      I don't prefer a MacBook because I don't like the interface and am used to Windows.

      • nuker on 27/12/2022 - 22:19
        +1

        You are missing out. Google what most musicians use, its Macs.

      • sumyungguy on 28/12/2022 - 00:03

        For your preferred DAW, check the comparative performance in Windows vs Mac OS. Not hard to learn Mac OS. Numerous employers impose Windows (sometimes for sound reasons) but many workers head home to use Mac OS and iPad OS. You'll be able to get a pre-owned M1 Macbook Air for close to $800.

        • danodco on 28/12/2022 - 01:40

          I know mac is the preferred option for audio engineering but some youtubers also use windows based machines. Mac's aren't 2-in-1 as well. That's kinda important to me too. I found this yesterday:

          https://www.mydeal.com.au/dell-latitude-5310-2-in-1-touch-la…

          It's a bit old (2020) but has an option to upgrade the RAM. Just need some advice on the potential drawbacks it could have.

          • sumyungguy on 28/12/2022 - 01:54

            @danodco: If your compare performance on Geekbench the Macbook Air M1 2020 has more than double the Multi-Core performance of the Intel Core i7-10510U 1.8 GHz, for similar money…

          • BewareOfThe Dog on 28/12/2022 - 12:22

            @danodco: I'd upgrade the SSD early, to make use of all the Plug-ins out there, or than come with any Hardware. 16GB will give it an advantage over an M1 Macbook with 8GB of Ram.

            Yes, the screen issue not bein Touch is annoying.

            I use my Macbook M1 8/512 mainly for performing live/rehersals more so than Recording. I was using Mainstage, but have started transitioning to GIG Performer, which will allow me to have my HP Notebook as a Backup.

    • danodco on 27/12/2022 - 22:09

      Is this a 2-in-1? Didn't say it was anywhere. Would have been good to get something like this which is a 2-in-1 though

      • nephilim on 27/12/2022 - 22:11

        No its very beefy, may need to look at the MS surfacebook, they were going for 999 for a while.

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