HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO SPEND?

If you are primarily going to use the laptop for DJing, then it won't necessarily need to be top of the line, and you should investigate portable and light machines.

Look at what you need if you have a select criteria, then aim to purchase a machine that will meet these needs. Set yourself a budget, and try to stick to it. It is worthwhile doing some research into computers that other users have found stable and good value.

You will always be paying a premium for the best technology, the fastest chips, the biggest hard drives, or the most RAM. Be aware that each new generation of computer will bring down the previous model’s price, so there are some good deals to be had by waiting, or not buying the latest and greatest.

MAC vs. PC

Many users get very passionate and worked up about advantages and disadvantages of Mac and PC computers. Choosing which suits you best really depends on what you need. Mac’s for example don’t have anywhere near the amount of viruses that Windows based machines are exposed to. Mac users seem less likely to be plagued by many of the small (to large) conflicts that Windows users suffer from. You will find that Macs need less tweaking than Windows machines, so for new users, or those wanting less hassles, buying a Mac might save time and stress.

With Macs you will be limited to the small selection of hardware they offer. On the flip side, you can get a fairly powerful Windows machine quite cheaply, or a top of the line machine that uses the best parts available at any particular time.

Evidence indicates that there is little difference in price between Macs and Windows PCs with similar specifications, but there’s a much greater range of Windows machines. If you are looking for a cheap laptop, then you will have more choice for Windows systems.