Oh, damn... I have had this debate countless times... Silly people. Sure, get a mac if you use your computer for simple stuff, like word, excel, checking email and other mundane activities. Even for simple software is ok. But if you need to use special programs, such as 3D modelling, macs are not up for the task. The great majority of specialized programs are for windows only (some now have a mac version, but you MUST get the mac version, which is a hassle). So, if I cannot use my computer to do my job, said computer is a piece of crap for me. Sure, macs have the long battery life, but that c