PCs are expensive, complicated, have compatibility issues, require configuring and are not portable unless you spend the extra million dollars required for a lap top. On top of this you have to worry about drivers and operating systems. They can be a nightmare. They are ultimately more powerful and more versatile than even the most powerful standalone DAWs but that is something for whey down the road.

600 USD for a studio in a box which will fit onto a PC later if you want. It also offers a plethora of virtual out board gear (EQ, compressors, reverb) for no extra cost. If you want to expand then you can ad a PC with all its whistles and bells plus you will have a conceptual understanding of:

A) what you want to do,
B) how to do it
C) what is required to do it
D) how to use these things

I use both.

The D1200 is specifically designed for the guitarist who wants to start doing recording and for the price it is fantastic. It is not going to turn your pad into Abby road over night but hey......