MPC2000 online demo ? And MPC2000 vs. PC ?

Hi all,
i'm thinking about buying an Akai MPC2000. Akai had an flash demo of the machine online, where you could virtually test it.. but I can't find it there anymore. Does anybody know, where I can find this site / the demo ?
And is it possible, to get the way of working with the MPC on the PC ? (Ableton Live for example ?). Can a PC with Ableton, Logic or Cubase replace (or emulate ?) the MPC ? Or is it better to buy an MPC ?

Greetings OTR

sure you can emulate it, set up groove templates in cubase and stuff, but its not gonna be the same as an MPC. I just say, there is A LOT to be said for deidcated gear that does 1-3 things and does it WELL. the mpc is the BEST drum sampler/machine you can find, the best sequencer you can find and the best "live groove" tool for baning out beats you can find.
those alone are enough 4 me. but, maybe you could wait for the mpc 1000 its less then 1 month and I bet all akai prices will be altered when it drops.