koningj1 - 5/11/2015 07:42 Fawazhay is absolutely right, a Mac is the best computer you can buy. Period. I've used Windows computers for work and a Mac for personal use. The problems with Windows have definitely improved in the last 10 years but I still have zero problems with my Mac and occasional problems with Windows (still very susceptible to a virus and such, whereas Macs are not). Your biggest obstacle will be the change, which I don't believe is that bad. Every member of our family has a Mac, including my parents, whom I love but are not very technology literate. I prefer a laptop so I can take it anywhere. I can't imagine having a stationary one but everyone is different. My dad has a desktop but he doesn't have the need to take it place to place. Having 2 monitors is great. Especially if you use Excel or don't like printing a lot of papers. I have a docking station at work (maybe I should be working now ...) and only have 1 monitor now but I'm working on getting a second. As far as a "high horsepower" goes, I think for what it sounds like you're doing you would be fine with any laptop available. deeretech1989 brings up the 1 negative to a Mac. I don't know if it will run Ag Leaders SMS or not. Gradient Intellislope's Map & Export Utility will only run on a Windows, which is a problem for me right now - last job I had with a Windows let me download that, new job with a Windows won't and like I said, we all have Macs! The vast majority of software will run on both these days though.