[tummyman]

I made the switch from a PC to the MAC "cold turkey" last April. For the last year, I have been in heaven with my "Apple". My machine runs as fast today as the day I took it out of the box. No virus stuff to run, etc. etc. It just works. Set up was relatively easy for me.....I was not a whiz kid but did have PC experience. Their software is terrific...there version of Word, Excel, and Powerpoint (all part of their iWorks 09 suite) are even better than the Microsoft stuff, once you get used to using them. And the cost for the software I think is only $79. They just introduced a new operating system called Snow Leopard....and when they did, the upgrade was $29....compare that to what Microsoft wants for their OS upgrades. If you do buy a MAC, I would recommend getting their 3 year extended warranty...but I bought mine off EBAY at a substantial reduction in price...and all you get is a serial number to load...no discs, etc., so EBAY saved me about $150 by buying this service extension vs. getting it with the PC. I even went and bought 3 used Mac's at Christmas for my grandkids and son...they are now all using them and have given up their desktop PC.s I bought the MACBOOK PRO, as I did not need a desktop, but the Imac is a sweet machine if you use a desktop more..and less expensive. Also, if you are a little hesitant, for $99 you can get a year of hands on training in there stores...one on one. You may have to go to Manchester for an Apple official store, but it is worth the trip. If you o nothing else, go to an Apple Store and play with the machines with a rep before you decide. I will NEVER go back to a PC. These machines are fast as heck..... and I am retired to boot.