I’m a Mac guy generally but I find myself needing a Winders machine for astronomy software.

Processing imagery is a prime memory hog so I’ll need a large amount of memory and storage. I won’t need cutting edge processor and graphics card because I’m patient. But I don’t want to fossilize while waiting, eother. So likely some modest, mid-range processor will be ok.

Also, I’ll be using it outside at night so dim-able (Red would be better) keys and display that can dim would be good.

Don’t need a big display. Need batteries with respectable time to recharge.

Weight and size not an issue. Need several ports, nothing especially fast.

Got opinions/advice? Please guide me. I haven’t used a Windows laptop in nearly three years.

Yeah, I could ask on a computer website but I know you guys as being very hands-on in general and will have opinions more in the realm of reality. I don’t need a big gaming box. Just something with lots of memory and oh yeah, RELIABILITY.

Thanks, and let the games begin!