Hey, i just got a macbook 10 days ago so i am still valid for the upgrade. I am a Dj running a program called Serato scratch along with some music editing software. I paid around 2,250 for this macbook and was wondering if i should upgrade to the new 15 inch with faster processor and dedicated graphics or save some money and go to the 13 inch with the 2.53ghz and integrated graphics? Any help is appreciated
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Macbook 13 3' or 15' for a DJ?
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You want the 15" screen for Serato. Trust me, I use Serato
On a 13.3" screen you will have to hide the dock in order to click some of the crate buttons in Serato (when its in windowed mode).
Dedicated graphics is not needed for Serato AT ALL.
I have a black book with a crappy Intel X3100 and Serato runs absolutely flawless. You will get no benefit from the dedicated GPU when it comes to serato.
I've been using DVS for about 3 years now. Serato, Torq, and now Traktor Scratch. I've had almost every Mac notebook imagineable. 12" PB, 13" MacBook, 15" PowerBook, 17" MacBook Pro, and now 15" MacBook Pro.
Honestly, I really loved dj'ing on the 12" Powerbook because it was so small and portable. And as of this very moment I am waiting for my local Apple Store to get their shipment of 13" MacBook Pro's so I can rush over and pick one up. Screen real-estate is not that big of a deal (for me) when it comes to using DVS.
To each their own...
Honestly, I really loved dj'ing on the 12" Powerbook because it was so small and portable. And as of this very moment I am waiting for my local Apple Store to get their shipment of 13" MacBook Pro's so I can rush over and pick one up. Screen real-estate is not that big of a deal (for me) when it comes to using DVS.
To each their own...
You are probably dandy with what you have. Music mixing/editing is not super intensive of a process. If you want a little CPU boost and a better looking screen and an SD card reader, than sure, get the updated MBP. As people have said, the video card will not make a difference, unless you do any VJ'ing or have an equalizer running or something.
IMO, not really worth the hassle, but I guess if you can than why not?
IMO, not really worth the hassle, but I guess if you can than why not?
From one SSL user to another, haha!
Anyhoo, I've been using my 2.0 GHz Rev.A WhiteBook for nearly 3 years now. It's plenty for what I need it to do (which is to say, sans Video-SL).
Because I only use it to play music, I prefer the 13.3" screen for maximum portability and affordability.
If, however, I were to ever start using Video-SL, then I probably would move up to the 15" if only because of the dedicated graphics card.
That said, I have read posts on the SSL forum that the 9400M, the integrated graphics unit in the 13.3", is plenty for Video SL.
Anyhoo, I've been using my 2.0 GHz Rev.A WhiteBook for nearly 3 years now. It's plenty for what I need it to do (which is to say, sans Video-SL).
Because I only use it to play music, I prefer the 13.3" screen for maximum portability and affordability.
If, however, I were to ever start using Video-SL, then I probably would move up to the 15" if only because of the dedicated graphics card.
That said, I have read posts on the SSL forum that the 9400M, the integrated graphics unit in the 13.3", is plenty for Video SL.
The hdd in the new 13" mbp are still user removable. I'd choose the 13" mbp for increase battery life, sd, better screen and a bit more CPU power and 4g right out the box.