If you already have your intended audio interface (Lexicon Omega USB) then you should be scouring the website for any information regarding that device and this particular laptop -- or any that seem close to it in design. Start with any Lexicon forums and lurk, use the search feature, maybe even post a question. Also use a good websearch engine and enter the mfr of the laptop plus the make and model of the soundcard, take a look at the first page or two returned, visit any places where there appears to be troubles reported.

And take any reports with the proverbial grain of salt. One complaint does not make a trend, there could be other reasons that some one person cannot get a sound device to work properly with their laptop. Several reports that sound similar are another thing entirely.

I cannot tell you anything about that model laptop since I've never laid hands on one. What I can tell you is that I personally use HP laptops, BUT -- I buy the HP "Business" laptop series, which you can find on the HP website. They cost a bit more. Are also not always found in outlets that do large buys and cut prices. This is not to say that you cannot make a fine home DAW out of the consumer grade HP laptops, mind you, for I'm sure many have and are happy. But each new model from any manufacturer can be a whole new ball of wax as far as compatability with things like sound devices. There are both hardware and software (driver) issues to contend with here, that is why we must do our homework thoroughly before buying anything. The web is full of complaints from those who bought first and tried later...


--Mac

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