New Laptop and hard drive advise

I think Tom gave you good advice. What I would add for your consideration is the use of Windows Server 2012 as OS and AudioPhil's Optimizer. While a laptop is not an ideal environment compared to a purpose built desktop PC, significant gains should be achieved by using these.

Thanks for the advice, I bought a WD mypassport ultra 1tb storage for the music. Do you think that might work?

Am using a 1 TB Seagate portable ext. HD w/MacBook Air. Works great.