help ?

[jparada@pop.interport.net]

> >Hello Loopers
> >       I will be asking a favor of the community once again. Anyone who 
>has
> >some time and some technical experience and a good heart : please help.
> >It's time to upgrade  my computer system. I am very interested in also
> >getting involved with some simple multitracking and looping. I have a
> >couple of $$$ to spend(Thanks Providence). I am considering making the
> >following purchases.
> >
> >Roland Gr 30
> >Guitar Stdio 2.0 software. I understand these 2 work very well together.
> >I a hypnotist who is interested in experimenting with loops and
> >recording. Please forgive my naivite in the field.
> >I recieved a quote from gateway for the computer below. The major
> >question: Will this plan of mine work. What I need to do is record
> >spoken word tracks that are about 30 minutes long and then have gtr/
> >synth loops that I can mix. PLease help: will this work? Is this
> >computer/software good enough to make quality recordings? Thanks to
> >anyone who takes the time. I will take the correspondence off the
> >loopers  sight so as not to annoy or bore others.
> >...thanks...peace.....................jparada@changenow.com
> >
> >                    QUOTE
> >>
> >> Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 750MHz Processor with New Performance 
>Enhancing
> >> Cache Memory
> >> Memory: 128MB 100MHz SDRAM added: US$90
> >> Monitor: EV910 19" Color Monitor (18.0" viewable area) added: US$140
> >> Video: 32MB NVIDIA(tm) RIVA TNT2(tm) M64 Graphics added: US$30
> >> Hard Drive: 30GB 7200RPM Ultra ATA66 hard drive added: US$80
> >> Floppy Drive: 3.5" 1.44MB diskette drive
> >> CD-ROM or DVD: 20X min./48X max. CD-ROM drive
> >> Sound System: SoundBlaster Live! Value with Digital Audio Output 
>added:
> >> US$40
> >> Modem: 56K PCI Voice Modem
> >> Case: Mid Tower
> >> Keyboard: Multi-function Keyboard
> >> Mouse: PS/2 Mouse and Gateway Mouse Pad
> >> Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 98 Second Edition
> >> Application Software: Microsoft® Works Suite 2000 - Including 
>Microsoft®
> >> Word and Encarta
> >> Anti-Virus Software: Norton Anti-Virus Software
> >> ISP: 1 Year AOL Internet Access
> >> Your:)Ware 2.0 Solution Packages: Gateway Music:)Ware CD Creator Pack 
>added:
> >> US$229
> >> Expansion Slots: 5 PCI and 1 2X AGP
> >> Video Capture: Dazzle Digital Video Creator with Internet Edition 
>Software
> >> added: US$224
> >> Limited Warranty Program: 3 Years Parts & Labor Limited Warranty, 1 
>Year
> >> On-Site Service, Limited Hardware & Software Tech
> >> Support as long as you own your system
> >> Speakers: Boston Acoustics BA265 Speakers
> >> Speakers with Subwoofer: $30
> >> Base Price: US $1299
> >> Configured Price: US $2132
> >> Total System(s) Price: US $2132
> >>                                                 Tax (if any): US $
> >>                                                 Shipping and Handling 
>(if
> >> any): US $
> >>                                                 Total Price: US $2132
> >>                                                 2162
> >>