[A CA Guy]

Sounds like what ever computer you get, you won't be wanting to shut it off when you are done.

That would give you instant access, no waiting with a $300 computer.

[Lexinom]

Good point... With no crashes - or more specifically, good global resource management - there wouldn't be the need for constant rebooting would there?

Not really possible with the current choices, at least not in the $300 or even $3,000 range.

(hint: "global" is part of the problem, IMHO).