Trust me when I tell you you will be happier and have a longer lived computer if you go with any Apple product.
I have used every possible configuration of winter system out there (even my own home built). The truth is if you want functionality with near zero problems then Apple is the way to go.
I would pick either the newest iPad with retina display, a Mac Air (light weight and wonderful). If you need more oomph (and 9-% of users don’t) then you could go with a Macbook Pro. If you INSIST on a desk top version, the Mac is great for that too.
Good luck to you. My Macbook Pro (purchased in 2004 is still working like a champ). I got an iPad with retina display for Christmas and think it is wonderful. Sprung for a keyboard and I am good to go
I subscribed for a year of telephone help from Apple simply because there is no Apple store nearby.