I'm a mac, because it just works. I never have to futz with it, it never runs slow or seems backed up. Being a Mac means never being frustrated with my computer, and to me that completely makes the platform worth it. Yes, the cost may be higher, but the fine folks at Apple have designed a complete user experience that trumps the offerings from ANY pc maker. Call me a fanboy if you like, but you will never see me staring down at my MacBook in a frustrated gaze, ready to throw it against a wall.