Topic: Is the VX Pocket V2 still the way to go?

[balou2]

So, I think I'm ready to do some laptop stuff.  I have a new Dell XPS lappy on the way, but want to run my V3 in front of the laptop.  I know I need an interface, but would prefer not to run another box.  What's the concensus out there?  The cheapest I've seen the VX Pocket V2 is $399.  Would it make more sense to get the second box and run V3>box>laptop?  I would like to keep the amount of gear needed to a minimum, but I also don't want to break the bank on an interface since I'm dropping the dime on the laptop (and a V3, and an R4...my wife's getting a little pissy  )

Don't know how much 24/96 I'll be doing...24/48 is o.k., and I know the VX V2 limits to 48.  This is all new to me, so I'm a n00b again.  I've searched the archives but much of the conversation is dated, and this technology changes so quickly.

Thanks all.
mike

[TNJazz]

If you're getting an R4, I'm not sure why you'd even bother?

I still use a 440 occasionally (the 4 channel version of the V2).  I don't think it's obsolete or anything.  It's certainly convenient in that I just slide it into a PCMCIA slot and go...

Dirk