Hey, dudes and dudettes, check this out. I looked in on the CW computers forum this week and came across this thread: http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2028259 Having recently been the laptop -choosing route I tried to be helpful. In jumps Mr.sandman, who has a real axe to grind with the DAW builders (no one knows why). Perhaps I shouldn't have answered him, but he once totally derailed an information -seeking thread of mine with his denouncements...anyway, you can see the result. My question is, I think I was clear enough in my posts. No where did I say the OP or anyone had to spend X. Amount of $$ for a usable laptop; I merely observed the price the OP mentioned and what my search had led me to decide was better value for that money. Sandman twisted my words all round. Should I bother to respond in the thread, PM the OP, or give up?
Well, since you asked, personally I wouldnt read too much into it. Being that each person's needs are different pertaining to their DAW, this is a pretty subjective topic, and both of you have valid points. Personally, I went with the $700 toshiba and de-gunking it wasnt an issue for me, as I usually go through any computer I get with a fine tooth comb to optomize it. I wouldnt slam anyone for going with the custom one though, because their skill level (or interest in computers) may not be in line with mine, and they just need something that works without hassles. Then we can add the fact that it sounds like Scott does this for a living, and that tech support is priceless when something goes wrong. Try explaining to "Tiffany" in India when you call Dell or Toshiba about how you need your DAW fixed or replaced, and you get the standard answer that is read off of a sheet of paper. I'd just keep it between me and the OP, I've seen too many people like that on these forums that just want to fan the flames any chance that they get, and look for one thing to pick apart in your post even if it's right. Probably best to just let it go, like they say, arguing with someone on the internet is like arguing with a 3 year old. It's pointless! Bob "Phoenix" <> wrote in message news:-september.org... > Hey, dudes and dudettes, check this out. I looked in on the CW computers > forum this week and came across this thread: > http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2028259 > Having recently been the laptop -choosing route I tried to be helpful. In > jumps Mr.sandman, who has a real axe to grind with the DAW builders (no > one knows why). Perhaps I shouldn't have answered him, but he once totally > derailed an information -seeking thread of mine with his > denouncements...anyway, you can see the result. My question is, I think I > was clear enough in my posts. No where did I say the OP or anyone had to > spend X. Amount of $$ for a usable laptop; I merely observed the price > the OP mentioned and what my search had led me to decide was better value > for that money. Sandman twisted my words all round. Should I bother to > respond in the thread, PM the OP, or give up?
And I'd never slam anyone for buying the $700 Toshiba. If the OP had said that was the price range he was looking at, I might still have offered what helpful advice I could, but I'd not have tried to talk him into spending twice that. It wasn't a decision I came to easily -- sandman's snide remarks notwithstanding, I am *not* rich. I do get so tired of that "you're not a real professional if you don't use a Mac" attitude. Why is it so many people think "having a professional attitude" means *thinking* they're a professional and having an attitude about it? On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:10:29 -0400, "Bob Donald" <> wrote: > Well, since you asked, personally I wouldnt read too much into it. Being > that each person's needs are different pertaining to their DAW, this is a > pretty subjective topic, and both of you have valid points. Personally, I > went with the $700 toshiba and de-gunking it wasnt an issue for me, as I > usually go through any computer I get with a fine tooth comb to optomize it. > I wouldnt slam anyone for going with the custom one though, because their > skill level (or interest in computers) may not be in line with mine, and > they just need something that works without hassles. Then we can add the > fact that it sounds like Scott does this for a living, and that tech support > is priceless when something goes wrong. Try explaining to "Tiffany" in > India when you call Dell or Toshiba about how you need your DAW fixed or > replaced, and you get the standard answer that is read off of a sheet of > paper. I'd just keep it between me and the OP, I've seen too many people > like that on these forums that just want to fan the flames any chance that > they get, and look for one thing to pick apart in your post even if it's > right. Probably best to just let it go, like they say, arguing with someone > on the internet is like arguing with a 3 year old. It's pointless! > Bob > "Phoenix" <> wrote in message > news:-september.org... > > Hey, dudes and dudettes, check this out. I looked in on the CW computers > > forum this week and came across this thread: > > http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2028259 > > Having recently been the laptop -choosing route I tried to be helpful. In > > jumps Mr.sandman, who has a real axe to grind with the DAW builders (no > > one knows why). Perhaps I shouldn't have answered him, but he once totally > > derailed an information -seeking thread of mine with his > > denouncements...anyway, you can see the result. My question is, I think I > > was clear enough in my posts. No where did I say the OP or anyone had to > > spend X. Amount of $$ for a usable laptop; I merely observed the price > > the OP mentioned and what my search had led me to decide was better value > > for that money. Sandman twisted my words all round. Should I bother to > > respond in the thread, PM the OP, or give up?
Agreed. That whole Mac comment of his spoke volumes as to his attitude. I dont know what circles he runs in, but I've seen *professionals* that wont touch a mac with a 10 foot pole. You just responded to someone who gave you a pricepoint and intentions, and although $1600 is a large amount, it's definitely not extravagant in terms of tools. The OP was asking about a portable DAW, not a laptop that he can throw a few tracks down if inspiration happens to hit on sight. All you did was present the facts from your experience that happened to be in his price range. "Phoenix" <> wrote in message news:-september.org... > And I'd never slam anyone for buying the $700 Toshiba. If the OP had said > that was the price range he was looking at, I might still have offered > what helpful advice I could, but I'd not have tried to talk him into > spending twice that. It wasn't a decision I came to easily -- sandman's > snide remarks notwithstanding, I am *not* rich. I do get so tired of that > "you're not a real professional if you don't use a Mac" attitude. Why is > it so many people think "having a professional attitude" means *thinking* > they're a professional and having an attitude about it?
