I would want a FireWire port, but it is not absolutely necessary.

You should be investigating which aftermarket sound device you want to pair with any laptop, its interface type (for example, this particular laptop has no pcmcia slot, also no FireWire port, so you would be locked into USB sound device only).

Onboard soundcards and laptops aren't the greatest thing, most don't even have a Line Input, only a hole for the ubiquitous computer voice mic, not the best thing for recording music.

As for which OS, out of the two given, once again you should look into that sound device, find one that has known working drivers for which OS. Of course, Win7 is likely to be the future-proof choice here, but if there are no drivers available and proven for any USB sound device you might want, that would be a kill.

Research online thoroughly, do your homework before spending your money.

Tip: Check out the M-Audio Fast Track USB audio device.


--Mac

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