this is the first mac computer i've ever used and i was tentative about switching over from using PCs. it was the best decision! i was able to switch over from my PC frame of mind very quickly.. within a day or two. the interface just makes sense. it's travelled well and has survived two falls. my only problem with this is the battery life (istatpro tells you the health of the battery and mine is below 80%). also, i feel like the laptop gets overheated quickly, but that seems to be the case with most laptops. no complaints!