Planning for Macbook (pro?) Questions about recording audio + multitasking

Hi Everyone
I am seriously contemplating switching to a Mac book (Pro?) in the next few months, and I want to clarify issues about recording audio.
I record music and other stuff at our local church using a mixer and feed stereo straight into a pc which records using the excellent Adobe Audition (... well it works for me :-)
To start with I expect I'll be using GarageBand and later look at other solutions such as ProTools I used to use on the PC.
QUESTION
I would welcome experienced users to comment on how well GrageBand or similar can multi task while recording is taking place. In other words what can I do - Not do, while recording.
Be honest please.
I worry I might get an exagerated reply from an Apple evangelist and I'm not seeking perfection, just knowledge of practical experiences.
I'd like an idea of what limits present users have found running recording apps like Garageband or similar.
As an example : what experiences running large wordprocessing application or Internet (e.g. FTP or Safari) while recording?
Replies appreciated
Pete

If it's an important recording or a once-only opportunity to record something then I would seriously advise against multi-tasking on any computer, PC or Mac, whilst recording. Dedicate all processing power to capturing the recording, and if you want to browse the web/update your resumé whilst recording then use another computer!

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