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Hi Greg - it's not always hardware related, but I'd definitely go for a desktop, two monitors, and go for the latest multicore server setup (these become obsolete overnight so I won't suggest whatever weird name and number they've got today), make sure you've got as much ram as you can shove in it, at least two ssd drives and get a decent graphics card, because a lot of software like photoshop can actually use the gpu instead.
Then use pixinsight for your calibration and stacking, and use the ssd drives for throughput.
I've been processing 100s of raw files at a time from my full frame Nikons for 5 years on my current setup and it's still quick.
You might want to consider an external NAS device for long term archiving.
Anyway - not a laptop. And not really a gaming machine either.
I got mine built to the specs we use in our industry for managing and visualising truly enormous geophysical datasets, but went through a local small company who were so excited they wanted an extra few days to 'benchmark' with their favourite games...
Cheers
Andrew
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