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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SHAkers718" data-source="post: 431572" data-attributes="member: 37805">[USER=13155]@skene[/USER] "However if you can swing it, I would much rather suggest going  mac for  any image processing as you have less to bog down the system.  While I  prefer using a Windows based PC/Laptop, the junk that is carried  with Windows does not make it an optimal performer for image/video  processing."                         I agree. I  could probably swing it - reluctantly, and I know it's something one doesn't fully  appreciate until they try it for themselves. Never heard of anyone who  has used a Mac (for anything other than internet) willing to go back. I  have three sons and they represent the full spectrum. One hasn't tried  it and doesn't care too (gamer), one could take it or leave it (social  networking) and one whose frustration level goes off the charts if he's  forced to use anything besides his beloved iMac (photo & video editor). My hesitation is  largely due to expense and having one more thing to learn, plus I  wanted an optical drive. It would be so simple though to walk into the  Apple store & have them set me up with something nice. I might have to do some on-the-scene "research" on my lunch hour. And opt for a payment plan! ;-) [USER=1299]@Paul[/USER]o4  "The i5 cpu is fine (I use it in my PC) And I have 16GB of memory in mine at the moment, Running windows 8.1, 64bit." Good to know. That's what my son concluded - that i5 would do fine for my purposes. [USER=16090]@aroy[/USER] "That said, if you do not want a really powerful system, then think of a  high end laptop as an alternative. Most major players have what they  call "Mobile Workstations", which are ideal for hassle free ownership.  May cost a bit more initially, but manufacturer's warranty is really  worth the higher cost."                         Thank  you for the time you took to reply to my question with so much sound  advice. I will look into Mobile Workstations also (new term to me). We do  travel quite a bit and portability would definitely be a plus.BTW, I  have two monitors at work and I love it. Maybe I should look into MacBook pro + additional monitor (eventually). I'd rather be spending  the money directly on quality lenses, but right now my 2011 Dell  Inspiron with i3processor with nothing other than the Nikon View NX2  software and my 256 GB hard drive quickly filling up, isn't cutting it  anymore. I have got to upgrade and soon. I can rent some very nice  lenses locally at reasonable prices & put off purchasing that for the  time being, with the added benefit of knowing if a particular lens is something I would want or really use.Thanks to ALL of you for helping guide this decision. I have learned that when I make a major purchase and get what I think is going to be "good enough", I'm usually not satisfied for long and have to start the whole process over again.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Read more: <a href="http://nikonites.com/computers-and-software/29534-time-new-computer.html#ixzz3VDzmiPkt" target="_blank">http://nikonites.com/computers-and-software/29534-time-new-computer.html#ixzz3VDzmiPkt</a> </blockquote>

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