Using my new Macbook

I'm going to be a Freshman in college in the fall. I recently bought a Macbook for when I go away. I figured it would be really easy to take notes on a laptop cause I can just type them on Word instead of writing notes out.
Then I had the idea that instead of typing the notes it would be easier if I could record the lectures onto my computer so I could go back and listen to them whenever I needed, to make sure I didn't miss anything.
is there some program on my Macbook that I can use to record my class lectures?

Shannon,
Word will let you record audio, but only in a "notebook" file. In fact, I have a notebook file that I created some time ago, and this file is included in my Login Items (simply drag the file to System Preferences>Accounts>Login Items from the Finder), and set to "hide" when I log in. This is a handy way to have easy access to notes, and I can even record voice memos, etc.
Another way to record audio with your Macbook, and perhaps the best, is to use Quicktime Pro. In addition to unlocking about a zillion cool features (full-screen movies, picture and video transcoding/exporting, etc.), a Quicktime Pro key allows you to record audio and video (using your iSight camera) directly into Quicktime. For only $30, it is the best money I have ever spent.
Scott

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