MD: Recording Live Audio/Computer loading

[The artist formerly known as James Caran]

        Hello everyone, I am new to the minidisk list.  :)  Yes, I have a
couple of questions to pose for those of you that I suspect have more
knowledge of this topic.  I am looking heavily into a portable MD
recorder.  I have been looking on the net for days at different options,
and my head is spinning.  I would love if someone could suggest a
model(s) for me.  this is what I really want it to do:
        1)To record live audio using a Stereo Mic (that is another thing I
could use suggestions on...)
        2)Load this audio onto my mac into Digital Performer and other
audio programs for edit/additions.  I have a mac G3 with firewire and
USB connections, so I want to try to get a digital out.  I haven't yet
seen a portable with optical out.  Even if I do, will this work with my
computer?
        I have a decend amount of experience with general audio and
computer audio, but this is my first minidisk endeavor.  Any help would be
greatly appreciated and welcomed.  :)  Nice to be here...

                                -=James

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