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Computer upgrade question...

Product
Scratch Live
Version
1.9.2
Hardware
Rane SL3
Computer
Mac
OS
Platform
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Andrew Vonn 7:07 AM - 16 March, 2010
Product: scratchlive
Version: 1.9.2
Hardware: scratchlive-sl3
Computer: mac
OS Version: 10.4
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Just upgraded to an SL-3, also would like to run video in the future as well as expecting the upgrade to Serato 2.0. My laptop runs @ 1.67 GHz with 2GB of RAM. It seems like the computer is being pushed to the limit already & I would like to get a new laptop. I love Apple but would like to save a little money if I can. What are the best speeds/memory to run Serato & video? Also, which has less problems with the software, Mac or PC? Is there a reliable PC out there??


Thanks for any & all help!!!

Andrew
Rane, Support
Shaun W 4:15 PM - 16 March, 2010
Stay away from all PC computers for use with Scratch LIVE and especially Video-SL.

Go with a MacBook or MacBook Pro.

I suggest at least an Intel Core2 Duo 2gHZ processor with 2GB of RAM. Snow Leopard or Leopard recommended :)
Andrew Vonn 7:03 PM - 17 March, 2010
Thanks for the advice...i was leaning toward getting another Mac but I wanted to know what others thought.

Thanks again for the response!!
Rane, Support
Shaun W 9:30 PM - 17 March, 2010
No problem :)