Thinking of MBPro for multitrack recording

Hi, I am considering buying a MacBook Pro. I'd like to know how well it will work for audio recording if I want to do multitrack recording with a large number of tracks simultaneously. I read that Garage Band can handle up to 8 tracks simultaneously. If I got some other program (Pro Tools, Logic?) and an external soundcard would the MacBook Pro handle doing up to say 16 or 24 tracks simultaneously. I'm really hoping for the portability of a laptop, but also want a powerful enough machine. What should I consider for recording software, external sound cards etc. Up to this point I've been using a combination of a Roland VS 880 and a PC with Cool Edit Pro, but can't really do the amount of simultaneous tracks I'd like. I really don't know where to start but figure getting a powerful enough computer is the first step. I'd also be a first time Mac user if I go this way. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Rainsong,
You may do better splitting your two inquiries and post the language question in the OS forum.
The Macbook pro, a pro interface and a fast external drive (7200rpm+) will accomplish what you desire easily. Your track count is largely a function of your recording drive (external). The CPU in the machine will dictate how much processing power you have for effect plug-ins and virtual instruments.
What i do know of your second question is that when you are installing the OS, you have the option to install additional languages and Asian language character sets. I suppose these are for booting entirely into another language ...menus and all. I assume typing in Korean would be impossible without the proper keyboard.
The OS is the same.
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