windows has a thing called dpc latency, it can be a major issue if laptop maker is lazy and pushes bad drivers. Problem seems to be getting more prevalent to the point where it’s really hard to find a laptop that doesn’t have this problem these days. It makes real time audio work impossible. I was basically forced to either use Linux or get a MacBook.

I hate apple and everything they stand for, but I hate not being able to make music even more. I’m sure I could save some money and get a lot more power for my dollar, but it wasn’t worth the hassle.