I love pple who buy macs.. check out www.apple.com they are the ones who manufacture macs. That's the best way to go. Which one to buy? Depends on your bugdet. The G-4's and 5's are the latest ones available and they are sleek! In terms of speed.. The OS X is the latest..and the way to go. (thats' like saying p4) Usual amt of RAM.. get the max!! :) Disc maintanence very easy with a Mac.. You can use the regular monitor, though if you buy a mac..why not go full blast and get a monitor? Much easier interface to work with..don't have to look into your cdrive, or wonder why can't you store things on your desktop!! (I hate PC's..though I use one now!!). Most viruses are created to attack PC's so your Mac is much safer thatw ay. Sam and Norton Utilities are always there..normally comes with the comp. And when you buy one?? I envy you!! I use a PC coz Macs are so unpopular in India!! :( :(