Pro Tools on a Dell laptop(again!) sorry

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Hi,
I'm sorry, but i made a mistake before and the thread accidentally posted before I could ask my questions. So, here they are. It looks as if I'm going to have to purchase a Dell laptop with which I would like to make broadcast quality recordings or recordings that can put on album and for film and tv placements. I already have Pro Tools and an M Box, speakers, and all of the accessories that go with Pro Tools. I have previously only recorded on my Mac, so I have no experience using Pro Tools on a Windows based computer in general and a Dell specifically. Therefore the questions I have are: 1. Is Pro Tools compatible with a Dell? 2. If it is, what are some of the external tools necessary that I should get in order to make it work effectively?(For example: A specific type of external hard drive or other devices? Any specific mics, mixers,etc.) 3. Has anyone out there recorded with Pro Tools on a Dell and how did the recordings sound afterward? Were you satisfied, thrilled, or disappointed? 4. If Pro Tools is not compatible with a Dell laptop is there another Windows based laptop that is compatible with Pro Tools? If so, which laptop is compatible and what brand is it and what company does it come from? 5. Does Pro Tools operate well with Windows XP? 6. Finally, are there any books, sites, or forums that someone can recommend that would be helpful in teaching a person to learn how to use Pro Tools with a Windows based computer?
If someone out there could answer my questions, I would be very grateful.
I'm a newbie to this site, to recording with Windows based computers, and to Pro Tools so if someone could help me with some answers that would be wonderful.
Thanks.:)
carsoste
 
1. Which Dell?
2. External Firewire Harddrive
3. Yeah but the laptop won't affect the sound quality
4. Worry more about the spec than the manufacturer
5. Yes
6. Pro Tools 101 Course Manual

Read this
 
Digi has a VERY comprehensive compatibility section on their site. Go there and follow their suggestions to the letter....you'll be glad you did.

There are also some EXTREMELY savvy guys that post regularly to Digi's "sticky" PC LE forum section. These guys are crazy good about their PT/computer spec issues. Digi has even let some of their core level code changes stand as possible solutions to memory problems. They have endless pages of build your own computer specs and a few horror stories just to keep you on your toes.

A word of caution. Make sure EVERYTHING you include in you new computer is Digi approved...leave no rock unturned.
 
Thanks

Hi guys,
I just want to thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I will do what you recommend. All of your information was really helpful.
Thanks again.
Best wishes,
carsoste
 
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