New macbook air for computer audio


Do you think the new macbook air 13" would be suitable for streaming audio? The new one has a ssd which is apparently much faster than a hard drive. Downside is that storage is a bit short and very expensive. I am struggling to figure out if it would be worth the extra $750 for the macbook pro 15" which has firewire etc.. I will really only use the computer for web surfing and downloading/streaming 24/96. Anyone using the new air? Your thoughts?
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Showing 1 response by esmith3671

Apple Remote for iTunes, an Apple app, does work for the new ( 2010 ) MB Air.

I do like the MBA very much however, personally, I would buy a Logitech Squeezebox Touch, use the iPeng remote-control app, and put the computer in some other room.

If you still need an additional computer for music storage I would get a mac mini ( possibly used on ebay, I see some for around $385 right now ) and plug a firewire/usb external disk into it and store your music on the external disk ( for portability ).

This may not be the optimal solution for you however, it is what I would do.

I haven't done this because I think that SACD DSD recordings are just this year maturing and are nothing short of incredible.