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DJ_X_Trodinaire 10:02 PM - 22 July, 2009
Saw this on sale and was wondering if its an ok Laptop to get started with Video SL?
$699 on amazon
I know its not a mac..

thanks for any input

MSI GX720-032US 17-Inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Penryn Core 2 Duo P8600 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, 512 MB Geforce 9600 Graphics, Vista Premium)



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MSI GX720-032US Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 Ghz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HDD, 17" WSXGA, Vista Home Premium
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Model: 9S7-172234-032
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MSI GX720-032US Laptop Computer
There’s nothing that screams powerful performance and blazing speeds like the MSI GX720-032US Laptop Computer. Featuring a widescreen 17-inch WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) LCD display, the GX720-032US Laptop Computer is essential for all your gaming needs. Whether you’re confronting enemies in dark alleys or exploring unfamiliar territory, the NVIDIA® Geforce 9600M GT 3D Graphic Card will bring all your games to life with vivid detail and high-quality graphics. Get another slice out of full entertainment with the built-in DVD Super Multi optical drive and HDMI port. Now you can watch high-definition movies and videos whenever you want right on your lap! And if that’s not enough, the GX720-032US Laptop Computer provides spectacular surround sound with Dolby Digital Live 4.1 channel output (4 speakers + 1 subwoofer). Other features include wireless Internet connectivity with Bluetooth, 2.0-megapixel webcam, and a 320GB SATA hard drive. You simply won’t be able to take your eyes off the MSI GX720-032US! Start your gaming engine today!


Specifications
Display Type: WSXGA

Screen Size: 17"

Maximum Resolution: 1680 x 1050

Memory Type: DDR2

Memory Size: 4GB

Memory Slots (Total): N/A

Memory Slots (Filled): 2

Memory Slots (Available): N/A

Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB

Capacity: 320GB

Hard Drives Included: 1x 320GB

Drive Types: Hard Drive

Lifestyle: Gaming

Condition: New

Operating Systems: Windows Vista Home Premium

Startup Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium

Platform: Notebook PC

Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot

Processor Class: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Type: Dual-Core

Processor Speed: 2.40GHz

Processor Number: P8600

Processor FSB: 1066MHz

Processor Cache: 3MB

Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics

GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce9600M GT

Video Memory: 512MB DDR3 VRAM

Video Interface: WSXGA

Optical Drive Type: DVDRW Super Multi

Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader

Capacity: 4-in-1

Media Types: Memory Stick
Secure Digital
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card

Audio Description: Integrated Digital Audio

Audio Channels: 4 speakers + subwoofer

Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port
1- Line In

Audio Output: 1 - Headphone output port

Integrated Microphone: N/A

PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A

PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A

Serial Communication Ports: N/A

Parallel Ports: N/A

USB Ports: 3

FireWire Ports: 1

Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A

LAN Ports: 1

Modem Ports: 1

Line In Jacks: 1

Microphone Jacks: 1

VGA Ports: 1

S-Video Connectors: N/A

HDMI Ports: 1

eSATA Ports: 1

Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Modem
Integrated Wireless LAN
Integrated Bluetooth

Interface Type: Integrated 802.11 b/g/n

Data Transfer Rate: Up to 300 Mbps, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Protocols: 802.11b
802.11g
802.11n

Width: 10.95"

Height: 1.04"-1.38"

Depth: 15.56"

Weight: 7.05 lbs

Mouse Type: Touch Pad

Buttons: 2

Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion

Integrated Webcam: Yes

Webcam Resolution: 2.0MP

Specification Notes: [4] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are based upon the manufacturer's exact model specification as published in the manufacturer's product documentation.
marx 11:21 PM - 22 July, 2009
all i know is cats with Alienware beefed up laptops still have problems. The price alone of this, I wouldn't bet on it.
lvmez 1:49 AM - 23 July, 2009
get a used macbook pro. you can get one for $800-$900.
Funkytownstopsix 2:05 PM - 23 July, 2009
Looking at the specst that Serato provieded it should but this not always the case. To be sure just buy a MAC and I am a hard core pc guy I hate saying it... I just dont' want you to be wasting time like I did. I do have a working PC that works just as good as my Mac but it took me 4 or 5 laptops before I found one that worked.
DJMuErTe 6:14 PM - 23 July, 2009
That's right the beat thing to do is buy a mac and forget
about problems!!!

I use my laptop pc for a couple years using audio only and never
had any problems but jumping into video I knew I need it a mac
got me one and I don't have problem!! Besides that now that I own a
mac, I wonder what was I doing using a pc!!!! Hehehe evrything is
so much easier, and I don't have to worry about driver issues or
damn antispyware or virus!!!

My advice to anyone who wants to do video is get a mac and don't look back!
Funkytownstopsix 6:33 PM - 23 July, 2009
For the record it can be done on pc and if done would save you at least $1000-$1300. So there is a reason to at least try to get a pc to wrok. Hell a better reason is for a backup, I didn't want spend that much money for two mac's as I really didn't want to buy one in the first place. Mac's fail too just check the forums so mac is not the end all. As a matter of fact I got my PC working before I even considered buy a MAC. Yet like I stated above in the intrest of time and hassle your best bet is to buy a mac.

As far as virus and spyware I only used my pc for SL or SLV so nothing to worrie about as far as drivers if they don't work then you can revert back no harm no done. PC can be very useful especailly if your converting a lot of videos it will do it much faster than macs and for sure way more useful programs on pc than mac..

Anyway I'm out with my 50/50 speach. Good luck if you buy a PC laptop that nobody has confirmed to work , it's like pissen in the wind.
skinnyguy 6:46 PM - 23 July, 2009
better to just buy another mac as backup if your luck finding a working one is 1 out of 4 or 5, considering you pay approximately $1k per pc lappy...highly doubtful if the under $1k lappys would run vsl decently.
Funkytownstopsix 7:13 PM - 23 July, 2009
700 hundred for the above mentioned laptop which has the same specs as most macs running VSL by Serto standards is suppose to run it with no issue. I think that's the point most people miss they say buy a mac but if you read the spec's the laptop above is way above the specs and should work... Why should it work becasue Serato said so.

Also when video SL first hit the seen Twizzle and a few other were doing vidoe on laptops that I am sure cost no more than 500 hurndered so yes a pc laptop under 1k can run it. The laptop I brought for $1100 at the time because it was a 2,5 the fastest newest chip it's is much less now and that was last year and I can run video no problem with all effect rolling so it can be done and done well. I have videos on my website some done with mac some done with pc you cant tell me which was done with what. www.vdjbig.com

I am still a die hard pc guy as u can tell. I just think if you say a product should work if you meet the requirements then it should. Not come back later and say well due to all the hardeware being made and drivers ,,,duhhhh Houston we have a problem. That's something that should have been found out during testing. Anyway I,m out... Say Skinnyguy thanks for the info....I think I will tre ME....
Funkytownstopsix 7:15 PM - 23 July, 2009
man i type fast.
DJ Cykophuk 8:50 PM - 23 July, 2009
try this: store.apple.com