Originally Posted by sg1

Macs are great!! all the time they are running well(as they usually do of course) BUT.... when they go wrong- they can be VERY expensive!!!!

As for usage, any OS with a GUI is easy to use, it's just all down to experience

Originally Posted by spikebuck77

I would stick with Windows since that is what most of the world uses. If you get a Mac then you may find yourself feeling like you are on an island all alone trying to convince the rest of the world they need a Mac.

Originally Posted by sal23

Thanks for all the info guys, heres some more detail that might help. Here are the Specs for both (if you have a better one then I found, please share! )

Apple Macbook Black (w/ student discount)
Specifications
* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 2GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
* 250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
* SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
* Keyboard (English) / User's Guide
* AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth

+free 8gb Ipod Touch

Price = $1399

Windows (I chose different types, but for some reason don't trust ASUS)

Toshiba - $1399
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220279

Sony
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834117723

Originally Posted by PHATSPEED7x

That's a pretty good deal with the mac. If you decide to go windows get the sony.

Originally Posted by sal23

What about buying the bigger PC and putting hackintosh in it? Any ideas? Or just go straight PC or Mac?