Need Opinion Between 3 Systems Options

[Killall]

Sorry, title said 3, but is actually 4 systems.

Hey everyone, I have the availability between the following four systems to start creating my home studio with and I wanted to see what you guys thought.

System 1 - iMac G4 1.25Ghz 256MB 80GB, 20 inch screen, Superdrive
System 2 - iMac G4 1.25Ghz 256MB 80GB, 17inch, Superdrive (Lamp)
System 3 - PowerMac G4 1.25Ghz 256MB 80GB, Combodrive, 17inch display
System 4 - iBook 1Ghz 256MB, 60GB HD, Combo, 14inch display

I realize that any of these I'll have to throw more RAM into. I'm leaning towards the iBook so that I can record live and have the portability, especially since my band is in a practice studio away from housing. However I know it only has 1 memory bank so the most it could have is 640mb of RAM.

I'm completely new to Mac and this will be a big learning experience for me.

Any suggestions?

P.S. It's these 4 systems or nothing because of a program I have where I am employed.

This post has been edited by Killall: Thu 19 Feb 2004, 20:57

[Killall]

Thanks Nate. I appreciate the advice. Also from reading other forums and researching myself, I've found that I should also purchase the other following items:

Tascam US-122
External 7200 HD
Mic (shure sm-57 is what I'm used to using for things like this)
Keyboard controller if I wish to use features in Garageband or other software..

Does that sound about right to get me started?