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I've had great luck with refurbs - and everything else - from small dog. they're very good. On Jul 3, 2011, at 4:55 PM, Dennis Moser wrote: > I would simply add that he should also strongly consider Apple > Refurbs, either directly from Apple or from these folks: > http://www.smalldog.com/ (some of you Mac users may already know about > Small Dog, voted one of the best businesses in Vermont). > > The Refurbs are often a significantly less expensive way to get some > great buys and can get the same AppleCare coverage as a new machine. > > Best, > > Dennis > > > http://soundcloud.com/usrsbin > http://audiozoloft.com > http://usrslashsbin.angrek.com/ > > > > On Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Daniel Thomas <danielthomas4@mac.com> > wrote: >> IF its all about running virtual instruments, he needs a fast and >> powerful machine. I recommend the i7 processors on the iMacs or MBPs. >> >> If he is only recording midi data and spitting back out to external >> sound modules, then a trailing edge machine would suffice. >> >> Daniel >> On Jun 30, 2011, at 2:08 AM, Rick Walker wrote: >> >>> Hi folks, >>> >>> I have a client who is considering putting together a midi recording >>> setup using a Mac computer. >>> >>> He's going to use VSTi instruments with a keyboard almost exclusively >>> and very little real time audio. >>> >>> He wondered whether a brand new Mac Mini or a Macbook would do the >>> trick >>> or whether he should fork out the extra dough and get a Macbook Pro. >>> >>> My MBP is over 4 years old now so I can't really advise him. >>> >>> Would you mind letting me know what you guys know about such a >>> purchase? >>> >>> Thanks a lot, >>> >>> Rick Walker >>> >> >> >