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louzucaro
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are certain types of games I prefer to play on the PC, aside from the ones that aren't on the 360. It's just more intimate.

Racing games, though (as an example) are much more fun, to me, on the 360, even if they're available on the PC.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Laptop or desktop? Reply with quote

Donna wrote:
Does it really come down to personal preference, like boxers or briefs? I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new computer for VO, but the more I read, the confuseder I get.


What are you going to use it for?

An office machine for internet, billing, record v/o work, full production and database management with - like an agent/producer?

Strictly v/o recorder, no production, no internet, etc?
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ricevoice wrote:
Also, the added bonus of a desktop: you can get a ginormous monitor for it... I just upgraded to a 22-inch LCD widescreen (man, have those come down in price!) and it really has helped my work-flow....


I feel you. I'm running two 19 inch LCDs and I don't think I'll ever be able to give up the real estate. I love running Audition in dual screen. Makes things so much faster.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why choose?

I have 3 desktops and 2 laptops here.

Wow, how times have changed. 10 years ago it was 4 TVs and 1 computer. Now it's 1 TV and 5 computers.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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What are you going to use it for?


Me: strictly VO, no production. Hubby: wants to record demos for his/our band.

Which brings me to another little add-on he wants. It seems like overkill for my purposes, but what do I know?

http://www.guitarcenter.com/E-MU-1212M-PCI-Digital-Audio-System-v2-241213-i1174451.gc
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't speak to the 1212, but I have the 1616M PCI and I'm pretty happy with it.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Something to consider would be a docking station for a laptop. That way you can use the laptop and your favorite mouse, keyboard and monitor with it.

I would request XP before Vista if I were going Windows. (Or just buy a copy of "2000" on E-Bay like me. <g> ) Eventually, I want to go Mac or Linux.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Donna wrote:
Me: strictly VO, no production. Hubby: wants to record demos for his/our band.


Desktop.

I run WindowsXP on a desktop, OS-X on an Apple laptop, and Linux on a laptop docked to behave as a desktop. Each has a specific purpose and use, dictated by the software I run.

The OS/hardware will be determined by the editing/production suite you select. Start with that. Find a package you're comfortable with, then build the hardware around it.

And, don't be distracted by toys and fancy knobs and buttons.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

flaspots wrote:
And, don't be distracted by toys and fancy knobs and buttons.


Blasphemy! Isn't that contrary to the whole point of most of the Gear forum? Laugh
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

and flashing lights! Don't forget the flashing lights!!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now, if there were flashing lights, and they changed colors, like, wow. I'd get even less done!

Flaspots, thank you for mentioning software. I'm using SoundForge Audio studio right now, but it doesn't have the plugins I need, so I'm either going to upgrade to the grown-up version, or try something else. Maybe start a new thread?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Donna wrote:
Now, if there were flashing lights, and they changed colors, like, wow. I'd get even less done!

Flaspots, thank you for mentioning software. I'm using SoundForge Audio studio right now, but it doesn't have the plugins I need, so I'm either going to upgrade to the grown-up version, or try something else. Maybe start a new thread?


I have no familiarity with SoundForge, so I can't offer any assistance. Is there a DAW topic on this board?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hart and anyone else running dual monitors--
I am still shopping for the new computer. Now they are telling me to consider two side by side monitors instead of one big 24 incher.
Why? How does that work with Audition or whatever?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I used dual-monitors with ProTools for a couple years... editing window on one screen, mixing window on another. I much prefer having the one big screen we got when we upgraded to a newer version since I rarely used the mixing window in the first place... it was wasted space for me for the most part.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Willie,

I upgraded to a 24" and love all the real estate. With that, 2 monitors is probably superfluous.
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