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Re: OT Query Mac purchase



I've had great luck with refurbs - and everything else - from small dog. 
they're very good.

On Jul 3, 2011, at 4:55 PM, Dennis Moser wrote:

> I would simply add that he should also strongly consider Apple
> Refurbs, either directly from Apple or from these folks:
> http://www.smalldog.com/ (some of you Mac users may already know about
> Small Dog, voted one of the best businesses in Vermont).
> 
> The Refurbs are often a significantly less expensive way to get some
> great buys and can get the same AppleCare coverage as a new machine.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> http://soundcloud.com/usrsbin
> http://audiozoloft.com
> http://usrslashsbin.angrek.com/
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Daniel Thomas <danielthomas4@mac.com> 
> wrote:
>> IF its all about running virtual instruments, he needs a fast and 
>> powerful machine. I recommend the i7 processors on the iMacs or MBPs.
>> 
>> If he is only recording midi data and spitting back out to external 
>> sound modules, then a trailing edge machine would suffice.
>> 
>> Daniel
>> On Jun 30, 2011, at 2:08 AM, Rick Walker wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi folks,
>>> 
>>> I have a client who is considering putting together a midi recording
>>> setup using a Mac computer.
>>> 
>>> He's going to use VSTi instruments with a keyboard almost exclusively 
>>> and very little real time audio.
>>> 
>>> He wondered whether a brand new Mac Mini or a Macbook would do the 
>>> trick
>>> or whether he should fork out the extra dough and get a Macbook Pro.
>>> 
>>> My MBP is over 4 years old now so I can't really advise him.
>>> 
>>> Would you mind letting me know what you guys know about such a 
>>> purchase?
>>> 
>>> Thanks a lot,
>>> 
>>> Rick Walker
>>> 
>> 
>> 
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