Why?

Hmmm.......18+ years Mac user.  Have owned (6) different models starting with the Classic II and with only 2 exceptions in 18 yrs, never had a problem with any of them.  Both times the problems occurred, Apple Care took care of everything quickly with no questions asked.

Recently I was cleaning out my garage and came across my powerbooks 540c and Lombard. I still remember the sales pitch about the 540c's ethernet capabilities.  I had no clue what the bejabbers that meant & went "HUH?!".   Although both are now ancient by today's standards, they both still work.  Hung on to them because at one time, Japanese collectors were quite hot for these items.

Stability & lack of viruses.  Or is it virii?  Always wondered, lol.  You can't discount a stable OS that's reliable and I always cringe when reading what PC users often go through re: OS crashes and virus attacks.

Business reasons:  in my area of the film industry, Macs are the computer of choice.  Without mine, I would have a tough time finding work. ;)

Overall reasons:  Stability (dontcha wonder why that keeps coming up as a reason? ;), reliability and overall they are just plain fun to use.  Can't wait for the rumored overhall of the macbook pros - I'll be drooling like an idiot savant until I get mine.

I've always said whatever floats your boat, go with it.  I have nothing against PC users - if it woofles your tooters than stay with it!  However for me, you couldn't pry my Macs from me.  And now with the options the intel based Macs have opened up for us to use software-wise, I like the available options for me to choose from.  IMO, options are always good.

I dare you, while there is still time, to have a magnificent obsession. --William Danforth