Let's Talk Laptops

[WOLF_MoDz--]

Hey Crunchers, need some advice. It's been a while since I've been into the modding thing, my PS3 is getting re-ball work done and will be ready soon. I currently have a huge POS desktop that's older than my ps2, so it's time to upgrade.
I own a MacBook Pro, but of course the tools used to mod won't run on it. I don't want to piss around with dual booting OS, so I will just buy a Windows laptop. Here's where I need the advice, all new machines come with either 8.1 or Windows 10. My old PC is (barely) running windows 7, so I'm a little worried if there will be compatibility issues with any of the current tools/menus/RTM's etc. Here's where you experienced and knowledgeable folks come in!
What do you recommend for the laptop purchase? I plan to use it exclusively with the PS3 and modding, nothing else. I would like to hear what you guys are using and your thoughts on the performance and reliability of your laptop.

 

[ZionHD]

Well the tools should work on every Windows OS unless it was coded using a very low version of .NET Framework.

The tools are mostly coded in C# so all you need is the .NET Framework version the tool was created with.

 

[WOLF_MoDz--]

Well the tools should work on every Windows OS unless it was coded using a very low version of .NET Framework.

The tools are mostly coded in C# so all you need is the .NET Framework version the tool was created with.

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it.

 

[WOLF_MoDz--]

Do these tools run on Windows 8.1? They WILL NOT run on Windows RT

 

[ZionHD]

From my experience yes they worked on Windows 8.1.

 

[WOLF_MoDz--]

Right on, thanks for your help bro.

 

[Calyx]

Just use a virtual machine on osx. Most of the time, there's nothing more you need.