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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
>>>
>>
>>
>