My girlfriend has finally agreed to let me buy a new laptop (it's with my own money - yes, i am in charge of my own destiny ) for the primary purpose of it being the DJ at our wedding this summer. I did consider buying an ipod, but i think i'd prefer a new laptop at this point (i really want one for general use, maybe very light gaming too).
Have already organised mixer / speakers etc, and am in the process of setting up various playlists etc etc.
So that leaves the laptop. Size & weight not that important, i dont think battery is either as it'll be plugged in.
The audio port however needs to be decent - not a £1000 audio connector, but my ears can tell the difference between regular on-board and my soundblaster audigy 2, so i'm looking for something with at least this level of fidelity.
Can anyone recommend anything? Or at least point to any online tech reviews of on-board sound chips?
My budget is in the £500 price region (it is my own money!)
I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that macbooks have good audio connectors / chips etc. Is this true? I can buy a refurb macbook for £550, and then dual/triple boot (am fast developing an ubuntu fetish ).
Cheers in advance
Edit: My first idea is this Acer that comes with a fairly vague "Sound Blaster Pro, High Definition Audio".