Apple Lap top. Anybody Use one with Sonar 8?

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2009/02/11 12:28:30 (permalink)

Apple Lap top. Anybody Use one with Sonar 8?

Looking at a new computer, thought about going apple ... looking for experience not opinions. No offense....thanks
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    Jim Roseberry
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    RE: Apple Lap top. Anybody Use one with Sonar 8? 2009/02/11 13:38:41 (permalink)
    If you're looking at the MacBooks...
    Try to find a previous generation MacBook Pro with a TI Firewire chipset.
    The newer units use a Ricoh FW chipset (known to be problematic with many FW audio interfaces).
    After you update Bootcamp and tweak the system (disable WiFi/BlueTooth/Keyboard management/etc)... the previous generation of MacBook Pros make a good laptop DAW.
    Add an Express Card eSATA controller... and record to a custom assembled eSATA HD for maximum performance (perpendicular-II HD in a nice eSATA enclosure).

    Once you have DPC latency under control... and you've got the eSATA HD setup, the MBP works great with Sonar 8.
    post edited by Jim Roseberry - 2009/02/11 13:44:13

    Best Regards,

    Jim Roseberry
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    thunderhead
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    RE: Apple Lap top. Anybody Use one with Sonar 8? 2009/02/11 18:31:54 (permalink)
    Thank you very much for that answer.. That is what I was looking for exactly.. Again thanks!!
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