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As an apple fan perhaps you can answer me this simple question about their computers. As Apple is using consumer grade components that are the exact same as what goes into PC's, and their OS is just a shell on top of Unix, what is it that you spent the extra money on? You can buy a PC, put whatever flavor of linux on it with a UI that is the same as OS X.

I know we now live in an age where actual performance doesn't mean anything compared to hype and status, but pick any Apple computer and a PC of equal price will out perform it in most objectively measured ways.

Let me put it this way. I feel like I am driving a fine German automobile now. The visual organization, the ergonomics of typing on it, the metal frame, the NO viruses. It’s not hype and status at all. It’s just a very fine machine. There’s nothing wrong with a PC if you’re surfing the net (other than the crushing viruses that make you end up talking to someone in the Philippine) and doing your taxes but for film editing, music editing etc the mac is so much better.

I resisted for a long time but now I get it. I use a music program pro tools for example that is running smooth as silk now. That’s what prompted the change. I got my new toshiba home a couple weeks ago and it was TERRIBLE with the music program. I just decided, enough with this crap.

I am surrounded by mac snobs and have been for years and now I too can’t help but look at PC’s as though a Porsche owner looking at a Skoda.

So you ask me what I spent my money on (it was waaaay too much I agree)...quality, workmanship, longevity and a virus-free environment.

As an apple fan perhaps you can answer me this simple question about their computers. As Apple is using consumer grade components that are the exact same as what goes into PC's, and their OS is just a shell on top of Unix, what is it that you spent the extra money on? You can buy a PC, put whatever flavor of linux on it with a UI that is the same as OS X.

I say this as a big Linux enthusiast: have you seen the Mac Air Book? That is amazing hardware. As for software, what can't Linux do as well? Video editing. Nothing on Linux yet rivals Mac's Imovie and Final Cut.