Get an iMac or an iBook with Mac OS X 10.1. It's rock solid and runs great.
I'm constantly amazed at people who think it is necessary to put up with the low-quality crap from Microsoft - the virus-infested software, abusive licensing procedures, invasions of privacy, etc. It reminds me of the Soviet Union.
Apple also has some interesting thing coming soon. They're announcing a new Digital Hub Music next week, and the PowerPC G5 benchmarks for 2002 look great (especially compared to Intel products).
Hey, that's a good one! Really funny! You know why? Because the Mac cult reminds me of the Church of Scientology!