Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Hello all, I kind of want some opinions. I am a mac user and run LP7 on my Dual G5 and MBP 
core 2 duo, BUT! I have run into problem that parallells cant fix(ya know , the windows 
emulation software) In my field recording rig and live rig I use a crown XTi power amp and an 
RME fireface. There is some cool features that I cant access on my mac even with the 
parallells for one the XTi has tha Hi Qnet feature where you can change EQs and all kinds of 
other cool stuff, and the RME fireface has a bunch of tools that are not mac comp. I, without 
thinking enough bought parallells and win xp but the usb driver is buggy and it doesnt pick 
up FW so I basically  I have win xp on my MBP and cant use it for what I want. 
I know ther eis a lot of companies that specialioze in audio PC laptops but I cant afford 
2grand for another laptop . I was thinking abou tgetting a dell or a major name brand  that is 
kind of cheap so I can run those things I want and still utilize in the feild for recording or 
even use it for my VJ software. which would be cool cause then I would have my MBP fro live 
performance and recording and the PC laptop as arack manager for my gear/Video 
manipulation/rme and crown tools/etc...
DO any of you guys use any of the dell,HP,sony,Packard laptops , and are happy with them. 
Like I said I do have my love , my MBP but I would lke to have a 12 inch pc laptop with at 
least a core duo processor and at least be able to use 2 GB of ram.

One of the only things holding me back from buying a dell say, is the fact of all that pre 
bundled stuff. anyway any help is appreciated