[realmusicians] Re: Need advice from my brothers
- From: "D!J!X!" <megamansuperior@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <realmusicians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:30:59 -0400
From what I've seen those chipsets for fw are all based on via, not T-I...
They are usually ohci compliant though...
Ramy, check out ADK or such, when it comes to laptops, most of these vendors
like hp, dell, toshiba, because of the pricing for laptop parts will use as
cheap components as they can, just so they can sell it at a lower price. In
the audio world you can't cut corners, it's something I always have to
remind my customers when I'm building their systems, for heavy duty stuf
like gaming, graphix and audio and high performance systems one low quality
spec item will unbalance the whole rig. For example, 7200 rpm drivers for
laptops are available, all be it that they do cost a bit more. So
manufacturers are still including 5400 drives just so they can keep the
price down by say a hundred bucks or so. Unless you can customize somewhat
of what goes into the laptop, something that dell and I believe hp let's you
do when buying from their site, you are better off with a desktop or getting
a custom one from adk. It will be about the same price. For example, I
bought a custom dell latitude d810 back a few years ago and I customized it
with the drive I wanted and such, and it cost me around $1700. For that same
amount adk could probably have sold me a comparable system, even though this
dell still kicks butt and it was where I started my studio, but had I gone
with an off the shelf system, I would not have been able to run it like I
did...
HTH, D!J!X!
-----Original Message-----
From: realmusicians-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:realmusicians-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ramy Moustafa
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 12:44 PM
To: realmusicians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [realmusicians] Re: Need advice from my brothers
ok, but please, what laptop well be good for audio, and how can i get that?
Thanks
Cheers
Ramy Moustafa
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Belle" <cb1963@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <realmusicians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 5:24 PM
Subject: [realmusicians] Re: Need advice from my brothers
I agree with djx, nice off the shelf office
machine, but I don't like the shared video or the vista operating system.
If you want real guaranteed performance, go get a laptop designed for audio.
It'd be better if you had a 7200 rpm drive.
YOu don' know what chipset that firewire port is,
if it ain't texas instruments, you'll have
trouble with your m-audio 1814 probably.
Spend the money now for the right stuff, then you
won't have headaches and regrets for something that won't work right.
At 11:10 PM 10/18/2009, you wrote:
>ok read on please:
>
>Toshiba u400 17s aspects:
>
> Technology type : IntelR CentrinoR processor technology featuring
> IntelR CoreT2 Duo processor T6400, IntelR GM45 Express chipset and IntelR
> WiFi Link 5100
> clock speed : 2.00 GHz
> Front Side Bus : 800 MHz
> 2nd level cache : 2 MB
>
> Operating system Genuine Windows VistaR Home Premium 32-bit Edition
> (pre-installed, Toshiba-HDD recovery)
>
> System memory standard : 2,048 MB
> maximum expandability : 8,192 MB
> technology : DDR2 RAM (800 MHz)
>
> Hard disk capacity : 250 GB
> certification : S.M.A.R.T.
> drive rotation : 5,400 rpm
>
> DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer) compatibility : CD-ROM, CD-R,
> CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW,
> DVD-RAM
> maximum speed : Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/ Write: 24x CD-R, 4x
> CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 16x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-R (Double Layer), 6x
> DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD+R (Double Layer), 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM
> type : Slim DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive
>
> Display size : 13.3 "
> type : Toshiba TruBriteR WXGA TFT High Brightness display
> internal resolution : 1,280 x 800
>
> Graphics adapter manufacturer : IntelR
> type : Mobile IntelR GMA 4500MHD
> memory amount : up to 1,340 MB total available graphics memory with 4
> GB system memory
> memory type : shared
>
> Internal video modes The following internal video modes are
> supported:
> resolution : 1,280 x 800
>
> Max. external video modes max. resolution : 2,048 x 1,536
> max. refresh rate : 85 Hz
> non-interlaced resolution with max. refresh rate : 1,600 x 1,200
>
> Interfaces 1 x DC-in
> 1 x external monitor
> 1 x RJ-11
> 1 x RJ-45
> 1 x i.LINKR (IEEE 1394)
> 1 x external microphone
> 1 x headphone (stereo)
> 1 x S/PDIF (optical) shared with headphone socket
> 1 x integrated 1.3 Megapixels Web Camera with built-in microphone
> 1 x HDMI-CEC (REGZA-Link) supporting 1080p signal format
> 1 (shared with one USB port) x eSATA
> 1 x 5-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SDT Cards up to 16 GB, Memory
> StickR up to 256 MB, Memory Stick ProT up to 4 GB, MultiMedia CardT up to
> 1 GB and xD-Picture CardT up to 2 GB)
> 3 (Left 2, Right 1) x USB 2.0 (supporting USB Sleep-and-Charge)
>
> Expansion 2 x memory slots
> 1 x Express CardT slot
>
> Wireless communication Wireless Technology : BluetoothR
> Compliancy : Wi-FiT
> Network Support : 802.11a/g/Draft-N
> Wireless Technology : Wireless LAN (802.11a/g/Draft-N)
>
> Wired communication topology : international V.90 modem (V.92 ready)
> speed : 56 Kbps data and 14.4 Kbps fax
> topology : Fast Ethernet LAN
> speed : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
>
> Sound system supported audio format : 24-bit stereo
> speakers : built-in stereo speakers
> manufacturer : Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System with DolbyR Sound
> RoomT
>
> Keyboard Keys : 86
> WindowsR keys : Yes
>
> Pointing device type : Touch Pad
>
> Battery technology : lithium-ion
> maximum life : up to 3h00min (Mobile MarkT 2007)
>
> AC adapter input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for
> worldwide usage
>
> Physical dimensions W x L x H : 314 x 229 x 27.5 (front) / 35.0
> (rear) mm
> weight : starting at 2.0 kg
>
> Warranty 1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard
> warranty with Toshiba warranty extension and uplift packs. Contact your
> nearest Toshiba Authorised Reseller for details.
>
> Bundled hardware AC adapter
>
> Bundled software MicrosoftR Works, MicrosoftR Office Home and
> Student 2007 (free 60-day trial)
> HDMI Control Manager
> DolbyR Control Center
> Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator
> McAfeeR Internet Security Suite - Toshiba Edition (includes free
> Internet updates for 30 days)
> Toshiba Face Recognition
> Toshiba utilities and drivers
> Toshiba DVD Player
> Toshiba Camera Assistant Software
> Toshiba Assist
> Toshiba Supervisor Password Utility
> Toshiba User's Manual
> Toshiba Disc Creator
> Toshiba BluetoothR Monitor
> Toshiba BluetoothR Stack
> Connectivity Doctor
> Toshiba ConfigFreeT
> Toshiba Value Added Package (Toshiba Power Saver, Toshiba Zooming
> Utility, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, Toshiba Flash Cards, Toshiba
> Components Common Driver, Toshiba Accessibility, Toshiba Button Support)
> Google Pack (Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Google Desktop,
> Picasa)
> UleadR DVD MovieFactoryR for TOSHIBA
>
> Toshiba EasyMedia Internal HD 720p support
> S/PDIF
> DolbyR Sound RoomT
> Toshiba ConfigFreeT
> Integrated Bridge Media Adapter
> Diversity Antenna
> Built-in Web Camera & microphone
> Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/ Draft-N)
> Easy Keys
> Toshiba Flash Cards
> Smart Display Support
> Toshiba Face Recognition
> McAfeeR Internet Security Suite - Toshiba Edition
> BluetoothR 2.1 with EDR
> HDMI-CEC (REGZA-Link)
> USB & USB/eSATA Sleep-and-Charge
> Google Pack (Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer, Google Desktop,
> Picasa)
> Toshiba TEMPRO Performance Tuning Service
>
> Security features user password
> slot for Kensington Cable Lock
> supervisor password
> HDD password on request
> main memory (by screw)
> main hard disk (by screw)
> Wireless LAN switch
> main battery pack (by sliding latch)
>
> Special features ENERGY STAR qualified computer
> Toshiba Face Recognition
> integrated 1.3 Megapixels Web Camera for Video over IP
> Multimedia Bar with 6 feather-touch Easy Keys (on/off function of
> white LED illuminated Touch Pad, Satellite logo and Easy Keys plus Rewind,
> Play, Stop, Forward, CD/DVD launcher)
> Enhanced IntelR SpeedStepR Technology
> integrated microphone for Voice over IP
> HD Audio supporting
> SM BIOS compliant
>
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "D!J!X!" <megamansuperior@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <realmusicians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 4:44 PM
>Subject: [realmusicians] Re: Need advice from my brothers
>
>
>>Can you post the specs???
>>
>>D!J!X!
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: realmusicians-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>[mailto:realmusicians-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ramy Moustafa
>>Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 6:23 AM
>>To: realmusicians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Subject: [realmusicians] Need advice from my brothers
>>
>>hi all:
>>i decided to buy a toshiba lap top, and need to know if this is good or
>>no,
>>i choose:
>>u400 20v, and u400 17s
>>r there good? or no? and please, tell me if they well be good with our
>>musical programs?
>>
>>Thanks allot
>>Cheers
>>Ramy Moustafa
>>
>>
>>
>
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