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A very basic and simple question:
I have always used a table PC with BIAB and other music softwares. Table PC:s are "easy" to expand and update f.ex. to add more memory. Now my old PC is getting old and it is time for a new one. Most of people seems to buy nowadays a laptop PC. Should I still stay on the table PC model? How many of you BIAB users are using laptop? Will I lose something with laptop?
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Hi Matti,
As I see it, there's nothing much to choose between them, but the monitor is possibly the one area to consider. If the monitor breaks on the laptop, you probably end up changing the whole machine, but a separate monitor is easily replaced.
As we get more information on screen, you may want to go for a bigger monitor than you can get on a laptop and although you can use an external monitor with the laptop, the resolution is sometimes restricted, so you don't gain anything.
As you say, expanding a laptop isn't easy, so if you go down that route, make sure you get a decent spec to start with.
ROG.
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Hi Matti,
If you are not planning on using BIAB for live gigs, stick with a desktop. ROG has some valid points.
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Mike
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
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You pay a premium for the reduced size and portability of a laptop. You always can get more bang for the buck from a desktop PC. However, sometimes portability is a super important consideration.
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Laptops have only one advantage, and that's portability.
Desktops win out in almost every other category.
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With the Band in a Box USB drive, I have been using my laptop more often than not, the desktop is getting dusty.
Band in a Box USB drive and laptop work just fine for me.
Additional powered speakers are in order if you intend to play along with it.
--Mac
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I've been using ThinkPad laptops exclusively since 2002. Never had a problem because of that. I gave away my desktop to a relative.
But we each use our computers in different ways. Nobody can answer that for you. What's best for me may not be best for you.
But BiaB runs just fine on my laptop.
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I have both ,use my 15.5"laptop only when traveling and it is convenient, however the laptop is slower and the desktop has better expandability for more storage. If it's on your lap you do feel the heat although the newer ones may be better. I prefer the full size keyboard of the desktop and recommend an optical mouse if you get a laptop as the touch pads to me are kind of "klunky" when working in BIAB/RB. If you have or are getting a big screen tv I would recommend a 1080 HD LED which can also be hooked up to either type of computer and give you excellent resolution... if you can set up a desktop nearby or get a long connector. Really makes up for the laptops small screen size! There are several comparison sites like this to help you decide: http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/360605/buying_guide_desktop_pc_vs_laptop/Both will do the job, just depends on you needs and price range. Best wishes, Carkins
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With the Band in a Box USB drive, I have been using my laptop more often than not, the desktop is getting dusty.
Band in a Box USB drive and laptop work just fine for me.
Additional powered speakers are in order if you intend to play along with it.
--Mac
Same here I phased the old clunker desktop out, but keep in mind I do little recording mostly arranging and live gigs. The newer laptops are much lighter, battery life is upwards to 6 hours, and they run way more cooler on your lap, or is some cases "laps" if you know what I mean. 
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