If you are used to Windows, I would stay with it. There isn't a huge benefit of going to Mac, and, currently, there are quite a few problems with their latest OS. The laptop I posted is really good spec wise and it's almost half price of the the $6,400 one. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8591886&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&scid=scplp1596010&gclid=CKWupZz1ycQCFQEaaQodPKQA4A You should be able to get a pretty decent Windows OS laptop for $2,500. Edit: here's one for $2,400. Intel Core i7 2.5 GHz (OC to 3.5), 3 - 256 GB SSDs, 1 - 1 TB 7200 RPM drive, 6 GB (GDDR5) GeForce 970M, 16 GB RAM, and a 17" 1080p screen. Just did a quick search and found it: MSI GS70 Stealth Pro-096 17.3" Full HD Gaming Notebook, 768GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Red GS70 STEALTH PRO-096. I can't say how good the screen is (might not be the best since it is "for gaming"), but you could always get an external monitor. Benjamin
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