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My answer is that Macs are just easier to use.
The simplest way of seeing this is the installation and removal process.
For the majority of applications (except for a few "Pro" apps) installation is as simple as drag and drop. Also, to remove, you just drag it to the trash.
None of this "Start - control panel - add/remove" and then you cross your fingers and hope that it was removed.
Windows puts files into your system like a weed. It will take you forever to just track them all down manually. And doing so will probably corrupt your system and make it unstable!
Aesthetically, osx beats everything hands down. Perhaps when Longhorn comes out (if ever........) windows will catch up. But by that time macs will be far ahead again.
Macs are the masters of innovation. When was the last time microsoft came out with anything original?
The machines are better made and everything is optimised and designed to work together. The problems with a lot of pcs are that they are put together with pieces compiled from so many different companies. Thus creating problems when you upgrade and find clashes occur. And when you buy something out of the box, you still need to buy a lot of accessories. Not even talking about the software that comes bundled with a new system.
With Apple, you have no need to buy software as most things are already supplied.
I was very much a windows user for many years, in image, film and sound editing and creation. But I will never go back. The ease of use and the quality of the OS will keep me a Mac user. I doubt windows will ever tempt me again.
I will admit that in the gaming arena, windows are far ahead. But with the new core video and sound that is in the new Tiger (OS 10.4) gaming developers might start taking a more keen interest in macs. They will be able to do things that will not be available to windows users. Here's hoping.
Whenever you talk to a Mac user, they will always say that Macs are the best. I think that you really need to just find an Apple computer and see for your self.
Best yet, if you have a Mac store near you, go in and ask any question you want.
The staff in Mac stores actually know what they are talking about (try and say that about most pc stores!).
Cheers.
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