I also hate Apple with a passion. Like I posted before. Just to prove a point at how UNSECURE the really are. I hacked one in 1 hour. If your looking for a realistic laptop that’s tough and not based on “pretty”. Go with an IBM. They are very good. Likewise, their price will be high also. In fact I still have an IBM Lenovo Thinkpad T60 and T42. Yes, they are old. And yes, guess what. They still work. I put Windows 7 32 bit on the T60. In fact I actually spilled, try not to laugh, a Latte on the T60. A complete 20oz. Turned it off immediately, pulled the battery out, dried it off quickly, and turned it back on the next day and it’s still running. You will NEVER be able to do that with a Dell, or other laptop unless you buy a Toughbook. There’s not need for that when you can buy a Lenovo for less.
IBM all the way, yes. Rock-solid hardware. It’s a shame they sold off their computing interests to companies like Lenovo.