Laptop as second production computer

Gray-Fox

Gray-Fox

Gray-Fox

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I am looking to buy a laptop to take around with me and my Push so that I can work on my beats away from home, as I'm not at home for most of the day. I will also use it to DJ using Traktor Pro 2, connected to a range of DJ equipment.

I was looking at high end laptops, but I'd really rather not spend too much money on one at the moment. I'd rather upgrade my existing desktop as it'll be cheaper and better for mixing and mastering.

This being said then, what sort of spec would suit me for a laptop to just run Ableton and to have Traktor Pro 2? Would it be worth me buying a used or refurbed MBP? Never been much of a Mac user as I think they're overpriced, but prepared to consider it, if I find the right deal.

I have some ideas, but I'd like to hear what people on here think.
 
Are you DJing in a venue in front of a crowd, or just for fun? Reason I ask is because I've not seen a DJ using a Windows machine - they all have a MacBook. Whenever I've asked, they've said that Windows needed to be tweaked too much to stop background tasks causing buffering, and that it was just easier for them to get a MacBook.

I don't know how true this is, and it could just be laziness / other priorities on their part which don't apply to you, but just thought I'd mention it.
 
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