I suggest getting a Windows. Also since you suggested it, I'm assuming you might be a bit more familiar with the system. Now the question is what brand to get. Windows is great and all, but you also need a laptop that has great performance and meets all your needs. It doesn't have to be too pricey, just something that will meet your needs. My current laptop is a Sony Vaio which was pretty pricey but it's also my second laptop. It's way better than the first one I got, which was a Dell. Dell is a good starting laptop and also a great price for starters to get familiar with Windows.