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Monday, 11 August 2008 |
By David Wilson
 Looking at getting a really cheap notebook computer? You can save a lot by buying an older used model. However, if you go too old, you won't be able to do much with the computer, as it will be too slow. You need to find a nice happy medium for your needs.
So, how do you make sure that you have enough laptop for your needs? Let's start off with some base guidelines, and work up from their to see how much you need. First of all, if you're going to be running Window's XP (which you most likely do), you'll want to get a computer with at least 512 megabytes of RAM. The same applies to Apple OS X. If you plan on installing a lightweight Linux distribution on your laptop, then you can go with a little less, but more is always better.
As for the processor, most anything above 1 Ghz will work, though not at extremely high levels of performance. Stay away from the Celeron processors, though,as these tend to be |
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Sunday, 10 August 2008 |
By Chris Jensen
 My passion, personally, is music production. Not the DJ-ing or the remixing, but the creation of a song out of nothing. Any Apple user will be familiar with Garageband, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. The developments in software have led to it being entirely possible to develop professional songs or sounds with an investment of as little as $500.
There are software programs that contain everything you need from synthesis to mastering. Alternatively, you could invest in hardware if your passion is more one of rocking out rather than geeking out with computers. The price of attaining a polished recording has plummeted in recent years, leaving the benefits in the hands of the consumer.
Personally, I prefer the computer-based side of production. I use a common program called Reason, as well as various live instruments for that all-elusive "feel" the people look for today. What I love about the music is that so many sounds can be opened up with some creative redirection. If you pick up a guitar, there are only so many sounds you can get out |
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