Comments on computer choice

[Wrahn]

Originally Posted by Lonman

Most computer/laptops today off the shelf work well with Hoster. I have an older (07) HP Pavillion laptop with 64 bit Vista that works flawlessly. Just ran an 8 hour show non-stop, outside in 90+ degree weather not too long ago without as much as a hiccup in audio or graphics & it's just a basic Intel N-Vidia based card built in. I do use an external sound card for better audio than the headphone jacks of the build in audio cards tend to provide. As long as the specs of the computer match or better Hosters minimum specs, you should be good on most any choice - just check the user reviews on anything you look at.

Lonman,

So, if I buy a laptop I should make sure it has a built-in graphics card that is dual monitor capable. I'm not familiar with the use of an external audio card for a laptop, could you please explain what it is?

Thanks for your help,
Wes