I started with the Technic 1200's too over 20 years ago. I hated on the CDJs when they came out and Hated on the Laptop mixing too. Guess what..... I eventually changed my mind and came around to actually using the newer technology. Does it have the same feel as rocking two turntables and diggin' through crates?? Hell No!!! But, Its a hell of a lot easier to carry your music around and some of the programs you can use now are pretty bad ass. Its just the evolution of the Dj. Deal.....