What's the cheapest lowest spec laptop that I can get away with for using FS 1.5?
The web says:
"PC Minimum: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 200 MB free space on the hard disk, USB Port, Windows XP
Recommended: Intel Pentium III processor, 700 MHz clock rate or higher, 256 MB RAM, USB Port, Windows XP"
But you know that these published miminum specs are always rubbish.
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30-06-2005, 10:42 AM #1Junior Freak
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Laptop spec for Final Scratch 1.5
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30-06-2005, 10:45 AM #2Parsnip
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I wouldn't go below what they recommend dude - you're likely to have massive stability issues.
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30-06-2005, 10:48 AM #3Junior Freak
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Yeah but would a 700Mhz be up to the job or should I go higher?
I'm basically a tight arse and need to get the cheapest laptop I can get away with!!
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30-06-2005, 10:52 AM #4acieeeeeeeeeeeeed
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you probably wont find much price difference between a laptop with a 700Mhz chip in it and a 1ghz
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30-06-2005, 11:05 AM #5Ultimate Freak
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do you have finalscratch or looking to buy it?
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30-06-2005, 11:07 AM #6Parsnip
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Yeah - if you haven't shelled out yet, you might like to look at Serato Scratch. Originally Posted by alsynthe
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30-06-2005, 11:09 AM #7Junior Freak
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Already shelled out I'm affraid - ebay job.
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30-06-2005, 11:12 AM #8Ultimate Freak
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unlucky, im selling mine with loadsa extras
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30-06-2005, 11:13 AM #9BOA Mod
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do tell more... Originally Posted by alsynthe
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30-06-2005, 11:16 AM #10Ultimate Freak
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Standard Features
Use turntables and vinyl records to control digital audio files
FS CD Adaptor Kit enables use of any CD player as controller (sold separately)
Plays MP3, WAV, AIFF and Audio CD files
Runs natively on Windows XP or Mac OS 10.3 "Panther"
High-quality Key Correct function maintains pitch when changing tempo
Automatic BPM detection and Gain Adjustment (plays all tracks at same level)
Helpful waveform display shows track overview, lead-in time and needle position
Assign the same file to both decks simultaneously
Dynamic Playlist (saves all played tracks in a playlist)
Play counter and play time information for each track
Pitch readout showing current speed of timecode record
Search Function (search 10,000 tracks within seconds)
Mix between FS and analog records or CDs
Play 2 tracks simultaneously from your computer's CD-ROM drive
Import iTunes™ library and playlists
Preview Deck (preview a track using the built-in soundcard)
Supports multiple CD-ROM drives and hard drives connected to the computer
System Requirments
Minimum:Windows XP, Pentium/Athlon 600 MHz**, 256 MB RAM
Recommended: Windows XP, Pentium/Athlon 1.6 GHz, 256 MB RAM
Extras
FS CD Adapter Kit - everything you need for CD player control (was extra £60)
modified jessops camera case (£50)
1.5 software legitamatly downloaded with paperwork for proof (£50)
The standard product without all these extras is still £379
over £500 brand new less than a year old perfect condtion with all boxes and instructions, discs etc.
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pictures can be sorted if needs be, all great condition, includes 3 timecode records
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30-06-2005, 11:26 AM #11Junior Freak
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I got mine for £220 brand new v1.5
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30-06-2005, 11:29 AM #12Ultimate Freak
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im lookin for about 200 for the lot,
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30-06-2005, 01:57 PM #13Ultimate Freak
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my finalscratch has been sold now
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30-06-2005, 02:03 PM #14Parsnip
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That was quick...
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30-06-2005, 02:06 PM #15Ultimate Freak
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£200 for all that stuff is a very good deal, someone snapped my hand off as soon as i put it on another forum
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30-06-2005, 02:20 PM #16Junior Freak
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Christ, what you gonna do with only one hand? :lol:
Quick question for ya if ya don't mind - would you expect any problems from using a 2.4GHz athlon with FS?
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30-06-2005, 02:25 PM #17Ultimate Freak
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nope none at all. i run mine on a 2.4 pentium 4 with 256 ddr ram
the thing uve gotta be careful with is the harddrive.
if ur harddrive spins at less than 5600 rpm then it will stutter!!!!!
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30-06-2005, 02:26 PM #18BOA Mod
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no i wouldnt expect problems
Fs1 is usb fs2 is firewire.
the usb protocol only allows 12mbs per second, enough for two stereo audio wav tracks. your laptop wont have any problems, provided there arent any conflicts or other system problems.
having said that it is a bit of a roulette wheel with laptops, made especially because you can change a MOBO in one for a different one.
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