Find Dropbox linking with Desktop for files over a certain size to be somewhat irritating. So will look at Google Drive as a replacement.
Can any of them just accept folders of work or is file by file.
I am happily bedded in with a G-series gaming unit. 17" screen and plenty of muscle for all design software. Is a gamer's laptop so looks are a bit slick and dark! But it is very quiet. No idea on the hacking but am guessing will be up to the job.