UD,

I just bought a new Computer ( PC ) , so for now ( meaning this month anyway ) a laptop and soundcard to go with it is not in the budget. When I decide to go the "portable" route though, I might do the "six-pack" tower instead of a laptop. I'm waiting for the local store to get one with 2 pci slots. They can be bought barebones, and really, all I need to put in it would be the basics and a good soundcard. I have a fairly new CD writer sitting here all by itself, taking up space so that would work out too.

There just isn't enough value in a laptop for me, as I use audio based programs as much as midi based, so a good soundcard is a necessity, and all the extras for me are just window dressing. I'd gladly pickup another Audiophile for the minitower, as I find this card to be excellent value for the dollar. I just think it would be cool to be able to bring Sonar, Jammer Pro, N Tarck and all the VST plugs, etc anywhere I want to and be able to use the comp as a portable production and recording studio. I'm not really that interested in having one available for live work, otherwise a laptop would be a no brainer.

Mac,
I saw something a few years back on this. I really believe that io saw something that would allow PCI based components to be used with a laptop, but I can't remember what site it was on, other than it was an audio / recording site.. Maybe I was mistakesn. Either way, it is of little matter for me at this point.

AJ