Netbook for djing with traktor advice

Digitalism

Hey, im looking to buy a cheapo netbook for djing with this year in college as ive moved on from CDJ's (too expensive for me), and my laptop is too expensive and big to use when djing, as its a 17.5 inch laptop and weighs alot. The dell netbook im looking at is this: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056006538

The specs are:

Technical Details
• Processors: Intel® AtomTM N450 Single Core, 1.66GHz, 512K L2 Cache
• Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Starter 32-Bit
• Memory: 1GB,DDR2,800MHZ capped at 667Mhz bus
• Chipset: Intel® NM10 Express
• Graphics: Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
• LCD Display: 10.1" (26 cm) WSVGA TrueLifeTM (1024 x 600)
• Audio and Speakers: Main Speakers (quantity) : 2 x 1.0Watt with 2 channel High Definition audio, Microphone – Integrated single analog
• Hard Drive: 250GB SATA HDD 2.5" (6 cm) 5400RPM
• Power: 6-cell 56Whr (up to 8hrs 44mins battery life)
• Camera: 1.3 MP Integrated Webcam
• Wireless: DellTM Wireless 1397 802.11g Half mini-card (standard on all configurations)
• Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Internal (2.1) mini-card
• Interfaces / Ports: VGA, RJ45 10/100, 3 x USB, Headphone jack, Microphone jack, AC power in, 3-in-1 Flash Memory Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) memory card, Multi-Media Card (MMC) memory stick (MS/MS Pro)
• Included Software: Power DVD 8.3, Microsoft Works 9.0 with Home and Student trial, Dell Dock 1.0, Dell Webcam Central, Dell Support Center 2.0, Dell Connect 2.1, Adobe Reader 9.0, Roxio Creator 10.3, PC Restore, Data Safe, Dell Welcome Center, Windows Live Search
• Weight: 1.37kg
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 268mm x 25.5mm - 32.8mm x 197mm

Will this be ok for djing with traktor pro with 2 midi controllers plugged in by USB? Like it wont freeze or overheat the netbook will it?

electrogrimey

You'd be much better off using your good laptop, I've a 13" Macbook and I'm finding the screen a bit too small, 10" would be a nightmare.

Mnemonic

I use a toshiba qosmio. It's never been connected to the internet. I dont think i'd go back using something with only 1gb ram to run traktor on either. Plus the screen is way too small. If you will be using an analogue mixer you might tough it out but if you are using a controller - you will need to see the mixer controls on screen and it will be a nightmare.

copeyhagen

dont get windows 7, most midi controllers hate it

go for xp if they will give you the option

Zascar

electrogrimey wrote: »

You'd be much better off using your good laptop, I've a 13" Macbook and I'm finding the screen a bit too small, 10" would be a nightmare.

+1000

DO NOT GET A NETBOOK YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!

Weight is not really an issue I'd swap mine for a 17" tomorrow if I could

Digitalism

Yeah decided to not get it, considering my laptop has a built in sound card and a big monitor, I suppose the pros outweigh the cons in the end. Ill have to come up with something to cover it though as id be afraid someone will spill beer on it or knock it off the stand or something.

cheers anyway

ianuss

why not invest in a laptop stand and a cover?

http://www.thomann.de/ie/millenium_laptopstand_dock.htm

or

http://www.djtechtools.com/2009/05/18/save-your-laptop/

http://www.djtechtools.com/2008/02/17/the-cheapskates-laptop-stand/