Macbook Pro 13" i5 - Tracking capabilities

Hi,
Simple question from a PC user about to return to Mac for DAW...
Limited budget restricts me to the 13" MBPs - probably 2.9 i7 model, 8GB...(Dual core according to Apple Store spec but with 2 'virtual' cores apparently..?)
I'm a big Motu fan (Ultralite MK3 at the moment, about to upgrade to 896 Hybrid)
Anyway, I'm looking to track live with this setup and I just need to know how many tracks I can expect to simultaneously record at 24/48 - reliably!
Am hoping to track between 8-16 tracks with external monitoring via Motu and no plug-ins running on MBP...(daisychaining the 2 Motu units)
Am aware of RAM and HD issues (will use external FW Glyph drive for audio - or even via USB if daisychaining proves problematic)
I've checked out 'Benchmark' tests on various forums - but they all refer to playback, not tracking capability. I don't mind using workarounds when mixing down to keep tings running smoothly, eg Freezing tracks, bouncing down etc - I'm working with a 10 year old P4 Win XP PC just now - so believe me I'm used to working with limitations at mixdown, not a problem...but I really need RELIABLE multi tracking for live work. I'll rarely ever need to have more than one stereo track playing back while recording as its mainly 100% live material, so this is not a big factor.
Will this particular MBP be up to the task?
NB I'm not concerned about screen size / future proofing etc...I'll work with whatever I have - but it does need to be stable for live situations.
PS I'll be getting Logic Pro but might just use Motu Audiodesk for the tracking side depending on what works best in practice...
Any feedback on this from current users wd be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance...

both are good for my needs
but the thing is , both are at a very good price
and i was wondering if the 1000usd worth the diference
15 screen instead of 13
512 gb flash memory instead of 256
and i7 2.6Ghz instead of i5 2.5 Ghz

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