Apple makes good products. They are even better at advertising. But the Apple world isn’t the trouble-free paradise most people think. I definitely don’t think it’s worth the massive price-increase.

One thing to keep in mind when making a comparison.. please try to compare “Apples to apples”. I’m always baffled when someone compares a 6 year old PC vs. a brand new Mac, exalting the epic speed differences.

In summary:
Macs cost a lot more, for the same hardware.
Macs are much more restrictive.
Macs have fewer options.
Macs are no faster than an equally powered PC.
Macs can get viruses albeit much less likely due to being less common.
Macs have fewer difficulties and viruses due to the lack of options which is good.
Macs have much better support.

PC’s can do just as much, or more – for much less.

Both platforms are GOOD, even Great. I’m just not a Mac fan, I’m not ready to invest my entire soul into a computer platform. It’s really not that I’m a Microsoft loyalist either, they have their faults as well. Really in the end the point I am trying to get across is that both Apple and Microsoft have strengths and weaknesses, so don’t run into the Apple world thinking life will be trouble-free; it’s just marketing.

In the end, if you like Mac, run with Apple! If you like PC's, run with Windows. Ultimately it comes down to what you like to use and are comfortable with - and that, I'm comfortable with.