Unfortunately looks like I'm in the market for a new laptop. My current one keeps shutting down and restarting on its own and only recognizes wireless networks part of the time. I've already done a factory restore and backed up all my files with no luck. A buddy said it's likely an overheating issue, but that it wouldn't hurt to start looking for a new one.

 

I need a laptop that has the capabilities for me to use while DJ'ing. The HP I've been using for a couple years worked great, up until recently.

 

What should I be looking at for optimal performance (speed and stability)?

I've really got no idea what would be best for DJ-ing...but the last time I bought a laptop, I got a refurbished Dell business machine on the recommendation of a friend of mine in the IT world. The business machine line is usually a bit larger, both in screen size and keyboard size. They also tend to have a sturdier metal case for the sake of protecting it when you are carrying it from place to place in a bag. They also oftentimes offer longer battery life in business machines. Mine is currently 5 years old, and still problem free. Also bought my wife a refurbed Dell business machine about a year and a half ago when she needed to replace her old laptop...she hasn't had any complaints about it yet.

 

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Unfortunately looks like I'm in the market for a new laptop. My current one keeps shutting down and restarting on its own and only recognizes wireless networks part of the time. I've already done a factory restore and backed up all my files with no luck. A buddy said it's likely an overheating issue, but that it wouldn't hurt to start looking for a new one.

 

I need a laptop that has the capabilities for me to use while DJ'ing. The HP I've been using for a couple years worked great, up until recently.

 

What should I be looking at for optimal performance (speed and stability)?

 

I've never done DJing, but I do a lot of video editing. A current generation i5 should be plenty. Get a lot of ram, 16 gig, if possible. Since you are utilizing music files, an SSD drive would be handy, too.

I've never done DJing, but I do a lot of video editing. A current generation i5 should be plenty. Get a lot of ram, 16 gig, if possible. Since you are utilizing music files, an SSD drive would be handy, too.

 

I did some reading on DJ forums, and most laptops can handle the DJ software.

 

I bought an HP. i5 processor, 8 GB ram. All my music is on an external hard drive.