some questions I have:

1.)I'm thinking of getting a mac to use for recording, softsynth performance,graphic stuff, running applications like Pro Tools LE, Reason, etc . I already have the Mbox. Any models/configurations/setups that are known to work well? Can I use an ibook?

Or is now a bad time to get a mac lap top because of the intel chip switchover?

No plugins or ediiting needed, I plan to transfer recorded tracks to my home PC DAW for editing. I simply want something mobile to record 8 tracks max at 44.1/24bit (for drums, guitar, bass)

Can you get away with 256 Meg, less than 7200rpm harddrive, and 400 FSB? A low end Inspiron 6000 Dell selling now for around $600.

Or am I being too much of a tightwad ? :)

Hi,

I am in the process of setting up my laptop to record music.

Computer Specs:
HPZV6000
AMD 64 bit processor 3200
1.25 gigs of RAM
40GB 4200 Hard drive.
5 USB 2.0 ports
1 firewire port

Sadie obviously think its OK.
http://www.sadie.com/products/pdf_files/SADiE_LRX_flyer.pdf

I wonder. Certainly, laptop HDD's are very reliable and robust, but its that old OS and some really crappy hardware around the HDD that worries me.

Your thoughts? I hope Sadie have thought this through.

What's available that can interface with a laptop via USB or FireWire that can handle 4 analog ins at once? I'm looking for something fairly inexpensive. The Traveler is nice, but it's way out of my price range. I've seen some decent interfaces, but they all seem to be 2 channels of simultaneous I/O. Anything good out there with 4?

Hi, I just wanted to ask which laptop is good for recording.
I need a new computer, and since I started college I figured a notebook would be more convinient than a desktop, and since I'm getting one i would like to know which one is decent for recording.

How do I transfer audio from my Sony PCM-M1 to my Toshiba laptop? Do I need special software or hardware? Just connecting with 1/8 inchers isn't bringing up anything--I mean, I hear the audio, but nothing shows the capacity to record--I have Windows Media Player, Real Player, etc.

Any tips?

Thanks so much for your time.

I'm trying to use my laptop in a live situation, the trouble being there is a lot of interferance when connected to the mains,unplug the cord and all is well. I have tried using an external usb sound card but still have the problem.
Is there a solution where I can use the mains?

At the moment I'm stuck with nothing but a laptop for recording, and I'm trying to figure out the best solution for an audio interface.

G'day.

I have a friend that needs a Laptop for audio. I know much about PC's (boxes) but little about the laptop world.

We are looking for something around $600-800 US. Something not latest and best, but not old and crap either :)