I have 2 Macs: laptop G4 (bought in 2005) and desktop iMAC (bought in 2007). If there is one thing I am glad not to have is a PC and all the issues that come with them. My first computer was a PC and while in grad school a colleague convinced me to try a Mac to see the versatility and user friendly system that they are. On top of not having to be concerned about viruses I was able to adapt immediately and am looking at upgrading my laptop. MACS offer just as much if not more to a computer user. The initial costs are more but the computer comes with so much software that you are not in need of purchasing...