Re: OT: New MBP... or not? (Firewire still necessary?)

[Per Boysen <perboysen@gmail.com>]

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 1:43 PM, Buzap Buzap <buzap@gmx.net> wrote:
>> I guess the 13" Macbook Pro will be quite efficient too, given the
>> fast front side bus. I've noticed in the past, when comparing
>> computers for audio, that this is as important as is the CPU speed.
> Per, You really suggest I should invest >1000,-EUR in a Core2Duo MBP?

That type of investment should not be based only on the product in
target but on the work you need the gear for. Personally I do
professional work and if gear mess up I lose money. So in some
purchasing situations I actually gain money by not buying the cheapest
products. But on the other hand I have very little money at hand so
there is always a balance. You have to look into your own user
scenario to calculate your own cost-benefit balance for investment.

> I think I'd rather wait for new CPU - don't think old platform can 
>handle that much RAM.
8 GB is the what the MBP takes. If you plan on using it for work that
needs more RAM it is wise to buy another machine.

> So, if you think for Mainstage + Moebius live looping setup, USB will be 
>fine, I guess I'll get a MacBook, then.
ProbabIy. But personally would not take a chance on USB for audio
streaming if I had a choice.

Greetings from Sweden

Per Boysen
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