Does the MDJ-900 need a laptop?

No. It plays tracks from a USB drive on its own. You only need a computer if you want to use it as a Virtual DJ controller.

Can it scratch like a turntable?

It has a jog wheel for cueing and scratching, but owners say it is less precise than club-standard decks. It suits mixing more than turntablism.

No. It is a single deck with RCA stereo output, so you need a separate mixer to blend two decks.

Yes. It has an Ethernet port for linking decks, which helps when running more than one unit.

You get the deck, a power cable and the usual paperwork. A USB drive and RCA cables are not included.

Yes, if you want a screen and USB playback without a laptop. Expect to add a mixer and a second deck for a full setup.

At Best Buy, for $249.99, 37% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

4 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Newegg, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.

$249.99at Best BuyChecked 19 h ago

37% under what the other stores charge

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