Logic Pro Or Express Better? Options

[jspadea]

Which would you prefer for the price (499$ pro vs about 200$ express on ebay) and the type of computer I have (an ibook g4 that has i think 756 ram): Logic Pro or Logic Express? I would like to record good-quality songs that I plan on doing quite a bit with, not merely just some half-ass songs ideas I want to jot down. I'm on a tight budget but would spend the money for the Apple Pro but only if it's significantly better than Express - is it?

Also, what's everything think of the drum sounds/machine that either of these include? Versatile with time signatures? Realistic? Time-consuming? I've recorded with a boss BR-864 recorder and the drums sounded completely fake and were quite a hassle (I'm a guitarist trying to do this entire recording project solo, the drum sounds are at utmost importance). Any input is appreciated.

This post has been edited by jspadea: Wed 1 Feb 2006, 00:36

[gdoubleyou]

Logic pro comes with more features, better quality effects, and virtual instruments.
for feature comparison go here. http://www.apple.com/logicexpress/comparison.html

take the tours of each app.
http://www.apple.com/logicpro/quicktours/
http://www.apple.com/logicexpress/quicktour/index.html

You can also download the time-limited demo of logic Express from apple's site.

I've been using express with great results, but will upgrade to pro this year to gain access to the extra features.