So, as one of Apple's biggest fans, I'm always staying current with the beautiful technology that they continually produce, time after time....after time. On the flip-side, I've never been a real big fan of PC's. Not because they're ugly (and we all know they're ugly), but primarily because they don't function how they're supposed to and never really have. Most (99%) PC's are plastic and have a real hard time lasting anyone longer than 1-2 years (lucky you if yours has made it 3, I would start shopping around now for something new). In contrast, every aluminum (yes, they're aluminum, even the newest $999.00 MacBook) will last 3-5 years easy, virus free. Weigh the options my friends...$699.00 for a plastic PC that doesn't function properly and that you'll buy at least twice before having to replace a gorgeous Apple, or $999.00 aluminum Mac that does everything you want to do (and more) and looks while doing it.