laptop for music editing

[imported_angeldust33]

hey guys i am lookin gat buying a laptop primarily to be used for music editing
along with other functions like surfing,photoshop,writing doc's etc etc

are ther any peopel here who are using laptops to record or edit music ?
does anyone have any recommendations ?

in the budget i have,i.e. 45-50 i guess can only afford compaq and dell
anyone got anything to say ?

would appreciate all help

Cheerz

 

[Ch@0s]

Any laptop would do... just make sure you get a good usb/firewire audio interface. I use an M-Audio Audiophile USB and its excellent. The only issue is that it lacks XLR connectors so its not for real serious recording. The other decent option under 200$ is the EMU 0404 USB... this has balanced XLR options however right now its availability is a bit suspect. Any other sound card with stable ASIO 2.0 drivers will also do as well. I suggest you stay away from creatives for recording.

 

[imported_angeldust33]

appreciate your help man

but to be honest it seems impossible to find soundcards other than creative..