But you do see what a major minority you are in this thread, right?
My Intel based MacBook Pro does more than I can keep up with! I use Office 2004, never had a problem (on any of the Macs). I got this Pro so I could run Windows apps....and am not surprised at all at how few Windows apps I actually use. This week's grand total: 1.
Excuse me for saying this, but I detect a slight bias on your part, and suggest that the problems you are having with your Mac stem from those biases.
I don’t mind being a minority when I know I am right.