I have the ThunderMax TBW version on a 2008 Ultra Classic. It works great. Very pleased with it. Better throttle response, seems to run cooler, and no decel pops. I had the SERT and had it tuned 3 times and never got it right.

as far as laptop, I am using a netbook with windows to run the sw, make adjustments etc.

 

I have thundermax with auto tune on my 05 RK - running with V&H Big Shot Duals. Put in 2007 and its been great since.

 

should u get the tmax the first thing u need to check is the firm ware or it wont work right.didnt know this and zippers said my firm ware was outta date did the upgrade and worked like a champ.