Question : What system should I get?

I need advice. I have been a PC user forever.  In the past I have usually bought Dell desktops and laptops.  I usually get the best model and max out all the options for memory, CPU, disk space, and graphics card.  For a variety of reasons I am done with Dell and am now strongly considering getting a Mac.  I spend most of the day on my computer and I do software development, mostly in Java.  Moreover, we are remodeling our house and we need an entire new sound system.  I am looking for advice about what to get:

- Should I get a desktop or only a laptop?
- What kind of monitor should I get?
- Should I make the jump to Apple?  (Note that I can't stand Steve Jobs.)
- What kind of sound system should I get for my home?
- How should I integrate my computer with the rest of my sound system at home?

Answer : What system should I get?

If you do most of your dev work in Java, then you may want to rethink a MAC.  Apple provide Java for Mac, not SUN.

not going to get into the debate which will surely follow for the rest your question...as there are plenty of EE's that will tell you to get XYZ computer with gizmo F and cables 38 & 0032 to connect your wotsit to your doofer :)