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NickleDyme

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	21 Oct 2010 07:09 PM
U can get an external hard drive like mine(320gb)for like 70 bucks at walmart.My old laptop was like 20gb and had nowhere near the space I needed for my stuff.It's one of the best investments I've made and the upside is that if your cpu crashes u don't lose much.That's what happened to my last cpu during a storm and u can always use it on other computers too

Dj Nance

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	24 Oct 2010 01:21 PM
Posted By NickleDyme on 21 Oct 2010 08:09 PM U can get an external hard drive You can definitely go that route, just make sure to take care of it. It needs to be like your BABY, I'm talking about going through that annoying "safely disconnect this device" bs and everything. I use an external simply to back up everything. I've just heard horror stories about how unstable they can be. It's still a viable option.

NickleDyme

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	24 Oct 2010 04:49 PM
I've had a very good experience with the Seagate/Maxtor line of drives.Comes with a 5 year warranty and those things can handle some abuse.I've dropped em and banged em around a bit and sometimes I do forget to "safely disconnect" lol I haven't had one issue and I still have my first one from like 4 years ago....looks like hell but still boots like new.I'd recommend them anytime but don't know about any of the other brands.

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	01 Nov 2010 10:59 AM
Desktop all day...

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	30 Nov 2010 08:04 PM
Easy.Laptops are more portable and more convenient and Desktops are like work-horses.Like if you a dj or producer what have you,you do your work on your desktop and transfer your work to laptop when you have a concert or something like that.Personally,I prefer Desktops<>

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	08 Dec 2010 12:51 PM
laptop. just make sure it has good specs.

Mr.Thraz

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	08 Dec 2010 03:01 PM
i need both. i use my laptop for dj stuff. desktop for daw work. ran into some good plugins from reaper that let me run my vsti's on my laptops prossesor while running it in my desktops daw. so thats was and unexpected benefit.

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	09 Dec 2010 09:39 AM
i dnt have a desktop but i want1, a Mac with the big 20 sum inch screen

fliphatnadidas

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	09 Dec 2010 05:53 PM
I would think it would be easier and smarter to use a well equipped laptop with enough connection ports.. because its easier to travel with.

NH23!

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	15 Dec 2010 01:34 PM
I hav only made beats on my laptop so far, and its slow and running out of memory, but i think ill get a desktop soon.

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Soul n1

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	27 Dec 2010 01:26 PM
^^^ im wit u bro my laptop is doing the samething..glad income taxes around the corner..

teK

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	14 Jan 2011 06:45 PM
Desktop!

Salamx8

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	06 Apr 2011 01:29 PM
Desktops are more user friendly. It's much easier to do task and if portability isn't an issue than desktop will be good enough. With a desktop its useful to have a large monitor. For my producing I have 2 24" monitors and this gives me more space to view the software.

Det0nator

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	14 May 2011 04:57 PM
unless mobility is a must a desktop is always the better investment. more for your money. the ability to upgrade.

DjSpider

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	29 Jun 2011 01:03 PM
Yes i agree , if you have a really cluttered studio area and you need a computer you might want to look into getting a Laptop as a space saver ! Just make sure its powerful enough to handle whatever DAW your using ! However , if you do have enough space i would suggest a Desktop!