Topic: finally..new laptop what wiill

[c.b.taper]

after 9 years on the same computer i finally upgraded to a dell m140 xps laptop. as far as things i will want to get ie better soundcard, any mods to aid me in taping. i may use  this laptop to do some recording, but mainly for transfering info at festivals and simple convenience of the laptop. any suggestions

[RedRocketSr]

so you are planning to lug around some kind of external sound component because i've never heard of an upgrade internal laptop sound card..

but +t for getting a new laptop. enjoy

[fsulloway]

The vx pocket soundcards from Digigram always worked great for me when I was taping with a laptop. I'd ditch the cable that comes with them though in favor of one of these http://www.customconnects.com/  Battery life may be an issue too if recording in the field.