Looping with a PC laptop... which one?

[Mark Sottilaro <sine@zerocrossing.net>]

Hey,

Well, I knew as soon as I got comfy with a laptop I was using, the 
owner would want it back (long story, don't ask) so now I'm looking for 
the replacement.  I like Macs, but let's face it, they're pricey.  I 
have a nice desktop Mac, and I'm not married to Apple's product line 
especially when they're twice as expensive for the base machine.

SO, I've heard that Jon El-Bizri had issues with a Dell and noise via 
USB.  I'm using a USB interface that has it's own power supply, so I 
honestly don't know how noise could transfer unless the D/A was screwed 
up in some way.  The USB (M-audio Audiofile) on the TiBook was fine.  
Quiet.  My only complaint was it didn't have gain controls.  I say Dell 
because our IT dept swears by them and our people are on the road using 
them for shows all the time so they get banged up.  I guess they have 
great service.

any advise would be appreciated.

Mark Sottilaro