I'm in the market for a new laptop. Have always used Apple for pretty much everything until a year or two ago when I switched from an iPhone to a Samsung and haven't really looked back since. As my MacBook Pro could do with replacing, I am looking at either a new MacBook Pro or a Chromebook. Does anyone have any experience with the latter? I have an iPad Pro (that despite the marketing isn't a laptop replacement) several 'normal' iPads and a desktop iMac so most of my files are committed to the Apple ecosystem... not sure that's enough of a reason to stick though if the Chromebook is better overall. Main uses are word processing and photo/video/music editing, so whichever I go for has to be able to deal with multiple large files with ease. Comments and suggestions welcomed!
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What software/hardware are you using for music editing, because I think this will really make the decision for you. From wht I can tell nothing is compatible with Chromebook apart from native chrome apps. I personally use NI Maschine, Traktor Pro and Ableton and so I think Chromebook is a non-starter for me. (I've also moved from iOs to Android - mobile is not an issue (but no iMaschine...yet ) ) but when you're talking about production/editing/mixing, for me it's Mac or bust. I'm also in the market for a new macbook as my workhorse from late 2009 is starting to suffer a little.
Edit: Having done a little research, to run e.g. Ableton or Fruity Loops , you would have to install Windows or Linux on the Chromebook....so I'm assuming the same for any other non-chrome software...ergo, get a windows laptop or another macbook
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Originally posted by Horsebox View PostWhat software/hardware are you using for music editing, because I think this will really make the decision for you. From wht I can tell nothing is compatible with Chromebook apart from native chrome apps. I personally use NI Maschine, Traktor Pro and Ableton and so I think Chromebook is a non-starter for me. (I've also moved from iOs to Android - mobile is not an issue (but no iMaschine...yet ) ) but when you're talking about production/editing/mixing, for me it's Mac or bust. I'm also in the market for a new macbook as my workhorse from late 2009 is starting to suffer a little.
Edit: Having done a little research, to run e.g. Ableton or Fruity Loops , you would have to install Windows or Linux on the Chromebook....so I'm assuming the same for any other non-chrome software...ergo, get a windows laptop or another macbook
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If you need processing power and the ability to run professional apps then it has to be a MacBook or a Windows laptop.
If you know someone in higher education they'll be able to get you a Macbook with a very good discount and effectively free Apple care for 3 years which although won't include helpline support it will cover hardware failure / repairs.
If you don't have anyone who can help in this regard drop me a PM
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Originally posted by K444HEP View PostI use Sibelius and Logic Pro, sometimes Garageband for very simple tasks (like cutting a track; the interface just makes it quick and easy). I thought I might have to stick with a MacBook Pro. I was going to complain about the price, but like you, I have had mine for many years so it's certainly paid for itself at this stage.
You could maybe get an equivalent/better Windows laptop for the money, but that depends if you have any brand preferences
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Originally posted by WDave40 View PostIf you're looking at using Sibelius/Logic then yeah you'll need the Macbook.
You could maybe get an equivalent/better Windows laptop for the money, but that depends if you have any brand preferences
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