Thanks Pete, very helpful.
I went to your link for the computer and I think the second version is also my choice. I appreciate the time you've spent getting all of this together. I have 33 years experience in custom millwork design and manufacturing (which I hope offsets my lack of technological knowledge), so from one Texan to another, contact me if I can ever be of assistance to you.

I would be willing to commit to one. As a newbie to all things hardware,I would also be very interested in everyone's thoughts on monitors. I am currently doing architectural and light industrial designs if that info makes any difference.

To anyone's knowledge, is there a plugin like Curvishear for instance, that would allow the drawing of a helix that starts with a given pitch, such as 10 degrees, and graduates into another given pitch, such as 40 degrees. Forgive my ignorance, but I'm sure there is a term for this type of geometry. A rising volute would be an example.

I'm going to be quick with this, so please don't let my wording give anyone the impression that I don't absolutely love this place.
I want to make donations to various guys, but some of the paypal accounts are in different languages, foreign currencies, etc. Could someone guide me in a direction that might help me with this situation so I can make some much deserved donations without wondering if I did something wrong and end up getting a charge on my card for who knows what? I know I sound ignorant, but just know my intentions are honorable.
Thanks in advance.