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Originally Posted by KevWind
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First and foremost one needs to really and objectively try to evaluate current and also possible future goals. Because what one is actually trying accomplish will have some effect on equipment choice.
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Good advice! One thing I like about the Zoom's is that they sort of facilitate a relatively cost-effect path for people who want to get started recording. For way less money and way less learning curve, you can have everything you really need (on the capture side, at least) all in one box, with nearly 1-button, almost foolproof operation. If you can't get a decent recording with one, you have other issues, which you can focus on working out instead of worry about USB and thunderbolt and drives and software, etc.
But as you progress, it's easy to add external mics, and now you can start learning about mic placement. When you're ready to dive into DAWs, multi-track and overdubbing, you can use the Zoom as a computer interface. Once that's all under control, if you want a "better" setup and are ready to invest more money, you can get a dedicated computer interface.
But even at that point, most people will still have a use for the Zoom, throw it in your case for traveling, use it for practice sessions or recording the gig or jam, use it when you want to record in a different location. So it shouldn't be a throw-away, unlike starting out with cheap mics and a cheap interface, only to upgrade later and have to try to sell the old stuff for a fraction of what you paid.