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Hi All

I use Sax & Dotty's Show Presenter at my show with Winamp 5.54.

I also DJ a bit and use some of the video functions in VirtualDJ Pro.

What do you think of this laptop for the above applications? Will this do the job? Is S&D compatible with Windows 7? Any advice appreciated.

Model No. AS5740G-131 (AU$720.00)
Features
Intel Core i3 330 2.13GHz
4GB System Memory
320GB Hard Disk Drive
15.6" Widescreen Display
Windows 7 Home Premium
Specifications
CPU: Intel Core i3 330 (2.13GHz/3MB/1066FSB/64-bit)
SCREEN: 15.6 Inch WXGA (HD) Wide Screen CrystalBrite (1366 x 768, 8 msec response)
MEMORY: 4GB DDR3-1066(2 x 2GB)
HARD DISK: 320GB 5400rpm SATA
MEDIA DEVICE: DVD Super Multi (Dual Layer)
CARD READER: 5-in-1
WIRELESS LAN: Intel 802.11a/g/N
BLUETOOTH: None
BATTERY: 6 cell standard-capacity battery
VIDEO GRAPHICS: ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 5470 (512MB Dedicated VRAM)
TV TUNER: None
CAMERA: Acer CrystalEye webcam featuring Acer PrimaLite with enhanced low light technology
OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 7 Home Premium
MODEM/NETWORK: 56K/Gigabit
USB PORTS: 4
HDMI / eSATA / IR: Yes/No/No

Thanks!

Vic in Sydney

This Laptop will definitely work out great for both applications.

I'm not that familiar with Sax & Dotty, but I think it won't run out of the box on Windows 7. You might have to tweak it in order for it to run. But I'M NOT sure about this. Others who use it can probably help you better with this.

I have an off topic question for you re sourcing that ACER in Aus. I'd appreciate it if you can check your PM box for a message I will send.

Thanks!
Ron

Sax N Dotty should run fine on Win 7, you may or may not have to go into your Win 7 user account control settings and change it to "never notify" (turn UAC off)
I have had to do that for older versions of KJ Filemanager and Songlist Generator and I know that you had to turn UAC off in Vista for Sax N Dotty to work properly.
Since moving to Win 7 I have also moved from Sax N Dotty to Karma so I can't tell you specifically that it (UAC) has to be turned off...just try it before turning UAC off and if you have any issues then go in and turn UAC off.

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I couldn't wait guys.

I went in and decided to make the purchase yesterday. Spent 3 hours setting it up and it works like a charm. Don't think I could get better value elsewhere.

I am still getting used to the full sized keyboard and the whole Windows 7 interface, but I love it. Using it at a gig tonight!

RLC- You are correct, I did have to turn UAC off. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Karma. I think I am ready to upgrade hosters now that my puter has more grunt.

RonG- I have responded to your message.

Sevarin- Thanks for the advice. I am gigging the new laptop tonight.

Cheers

Victor in Sydney

I looked at both Karma and Compuhost for a long time, played around with both, tried to learn all about both programs.

I will say this: They are both great programs.

Karma happened to fill almost all of my wants/needs in a karaoke hosting program so that is what I went with.
I also use 4 other products from Latshaw Systems and have been very happy with them as well

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For video mixing in Virtual DJ I would suggest something with more power.

Faster Processor, 6 -8 gig of ram, and Dedicated 512mb Video card is what I would look at getting.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... CatId=4938

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... CatId=4938

Or if you are working on a lower budget.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... CatId=4942

How did it go?

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except for the ram the one he got meets the criteria. He might be able to add memory to it.

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Went great, but that's because I used an antique until I upgraded last week.

I have about 2 gig of RAM from the old laptop, that I could transfer into this one if need be.

At this stage 4 GB seems to do the trick for me.

YAYYYYY!!!

Unfortunately that might not be possible as types of ram are changing as fast as computers are.

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The Line Array Experiment is over. Nothing to see here. Move along.

As per my knowledge a laptom with the listed features will definately work.It will surely meet your demands without any trouble.Try and test it.

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