Outboard recorder/sw bundles?

[rkruz]

How are these outboard recorders w/multi tracks software like below? There are couple I looked at online below.
The digidesign comes with Pro tools SE. I have the cheapest of the cheap.....SB LIve and Power Tracks Pro now. I wanted to get more Plug-ins so rather pay that cost someone suggested just get entire new software.

I could get buy with 1 input and 2 would be convenient. I do mostly guitar and some vocals and all hobby stuff for fun, but I do a lot of it and records my output on CD.



Is the a site that compares and rates these bundled audio interface/software?

Is all the music played back through the unit too?
Is the Pro Tools SE a good multitrack recorder....and how about Power Tracks Plus?

Digidesign MBOX Music Production System /w pro tools SE $449
Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio w/power tracks plus $349

Thank you for any suggestions.