apply notebook or apple computer???

now im thinkin in getting a new computer and since i mostly use my computer for my music stuff i was thinkin getting a apply now i dont know what would be better off for me is to first get an notebook or just go for a desktop apply. ur input will be helpfull thanks.

I would go for the desktop........Its less expensive to upgrade verses the laptop.....Thats just my opinion.....On the other hand the laptop can be a portable studio......

The G5 powerbooks will be out soon. (you didn't here this from me) If you can hold up for a few months I would. Either way you can't go wrong. You just have to decide what your needs are. I want to be able to take my work with me so I'm opting for the laptop. I'm a protools LE user at home so I don't need the expansion capabilities of the desktop. But if you plan on getting into Protools HD or something that requires a card install you may want to go with the desktop. desktop will probably be less expensive.

Buying a laptop for my music was the worst decision i've ever made.... you really limit ur options when using a laptop... u'll find that out... not EVERYTHING is made in USB.....

I have both. A g4 laptop, and desktop but i never use the laptop. I thought it would be nice to be able to take it anywhere and make beats, but in real live i never do.
Desktops are easier to upgrade, and a lot cheaper too. For the price of a new Powerbook, you can buy a pretty serious desktop with a big screen.

well i might be doin that just get both right now i have a sony vaio that im using

Hehe.. I use them the other way around! I record and mix on a laptop on Tascam US 428 (800mhz, P3, 256megs RAM) and I use a fast P4 for vst instruments and samplers. Its great so far!
Used too do it the other way around (desktop for recording) and I always ended up crashig my host.. (Cubase, Nuendo, Logic and Pro Tools LE)

I guess a mac is better for recording and mixing your tracks, either desktop or laptop. Since Mac OS is far more stable then Bill's crappy Windows.
I'd get a laptop! I worked with one once (G4 powerbook 17", +-1000mhz), without a soundcard, latency was like 8ms in SX!!

ive got homebuilt pcs....reason i like the apple is because its quiet....keep that in mind, whether you get either, check out how loud it is.

the package computers built for cubase look cool, and they arent bad priced for the specs, and they are built for quiet, plus you get package deals....i also think there is a protools one. check it out. sorry forgot the name of them, look in keyboard mag, or something.

Id get apple laptop 15"

All this makes sense, but, the g5 laptop will be sick as hell. And, Lacie makes rock-solid hard drives, up to a Terrabyte, with firewire 800 connection, so their great for laptops. Digi 002 with control surface...firewire. Plus Digidesign, Mackie, Lexicon, you name it, all these other companies make portable usb interfaces. I don't really like laptops, cus you pounding away on the actual unit when you type, but you can always get separate keyboard. But if you want portable, powerful, and smooth, go with the G feezy.

Ish, you right, you already got a Vaio, but I don't know how solid PC laptops are for location recording. If that's all good, keep it and get a g5 tower. No law against having two laptops either. That way, you can keep the internet far away from your precious mac!!

If you cop an audio interface like the Digi002 or similar with a FireWire connection, you could go either way. I've seen a 17" Powerbook in Action with a 002 and a Fantom-S and an MPC. It worked pretty smooth together. I would have never thought of a laptop-based DAW but after seeing this dude's kit, I would consider it now.

Peace.