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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 >> > >