A laptop is vital for DJs.
The days of DJs spinning record on turntables are arguably dead. It is much more common to see DJs controlling their entire set using a laptop that is equipped with all their music, audio software and graphical capabilities. This means choosing the correct laptop is now one of the most important decisions an aspiring DJ will make.
Instructions
1. Buy a laptop with a powerful graphics engine and audio card. Most new laptops are equipped with graphics and audio that can comfortably handle DJing demands, but it is worth checking. You should be looking at a minimum of 256MB of dedicated graphics memory on the graphics card and a high-def audio card 2.0.
2. Buy a machine with enough memory and a fast processor. Ideally, your processor speed should be 2.0 GHz or above, and you should be looking at 4GB of RAM.
3. Work with a particular type of software. The software you decide on will have a big bearing on the type of laptop you buy. For example, if you want to use the Logic Pro software, you will have to buy an Apple product, whereas if you decide on a program such as Numark Cue, you can buy a system with a Windows operating system.
4. Visit DJing forums. One of the best ways to get an idea about the best hardware for DJing is to talk to other DJs. Choosing the best laptop is no different in this regard, and Internet forums are the most hassle-free way to get a number of DJs congregating together for advice.
5. Compare prices after you know the parameters you want. When you have decided what you are looking for in your laptop and sought advice from other DJs, you should shop around and see what price you are looking at for the attributes you need. Internet retailers are the most effective way to look at a lot of stock and compare any different shops, but you may find a good deal at a main street store, too.
6. Buy a laptop with a good warranty. As a DJ, your laptop will be a large part of your livelihood, so it is vital to look for a laptop with an excellent warranty to cover you if anything goes wrong. A good deal would be anything three years or more.
