Well, the survey says...go with what you can afford that meets your needs the best.
I will give another plug for linux, though. If your needs don't require proprietary software, than loading linux on your pc will speed it up to the point that you will think you bought a new box. There a lot of open source apps out there that work with, and are written for linux. I expect a lot of you on this forum who get technical with your bikes, wouldn't have any problem with this os.
Nuff said.
