I am looking for suggestions/advice on selecting a laptop.

I would like to be able to plug my guitar into the sound card (if possible), and do real time recording (check timing)
I shudder at the thought of Windows 8+ (I haven't used it yet!).

How much memory will be adequate?
Which sound cards are BIB friendly?
Which CPU is needed?
What else is desirable in a laptop?
Thanks
Roy


Roy
Les Paul Standard
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Ibanez Musician Bass
Deering Sierra Banjo