> > most people use computers for writing or math or presentations. Most > people use MS office. MS office is 100% compatible between Mac and PC, > so most people can use either machine for both purposes. There is some > highly specialized software (e.g., intellectual property, accounting) > that is specific to PCs. Not many people need those. There is only one > program that I wish would be available on Mac that is not--MS Project. > However, I can use a windows emulator on my Mac when I need it. I have > access to Photoshop, Acrobat, Quark, etc., plus a mac-only suite of > digital-lifestyle apps that beat anything any of my friends have on > their windows machines. And it is very easy to use. > > While the hardware is slightly more expensive (good entry mac with > fast processer at $900, entry laptop at $1100) my personal experience > is that it stays out of the shop. At $50-100/hour plus loss of > consortium for days or weeks, that is a HUGE saving. A decrease of one > repair trip per year covers the cost differential. > > I follow the software world to a limited degree, and except for > Project there is nothing out there that even slightly wish to add to > my mac. > and 90% of the world disagrees with you. Not that I'm trying to say might is right. I use my computer for much more than you apparently. I own a network here at my house, and my PC is a general all around communication device as well. Later this year I'll be intergrating HDTV tuner card into one of the PC's and running a media server to get high quality content to many devices/pcs around the house. I've got specialized software that helps me mange Ebay listings/autcions, the DVR software (and hardware) are only compatible with this platform. I do use MS office like you but I use so much more and my computer is involved in my life in many other degrees, Gaming is another aspect that macintosh generally is again much more expensive (and not always available) and not as capable (generally). If you've been a "windows" user for any ammount of time and gone out looking for free/shareware/payware software you can find so many specialized pieces of software that do 1 task really well and help you save time and accomplish more than you ever thought possible with your computer. We use our "Pc" differently which is why you use the Mac and I don't, but you said it yourself there is something that you slightly would like to use that you can't. My point is why limit yourself?