I understand all of my points could go off as flamebait, or one sided. That’s not my goal here.
Perks of macs:
Security
OSX
It’s pretty
Can run windows
iLife, or iApps
Excellent for coding, web design, and anything in between
Syncs all aspects of computer with iPhone, iTouch
Comes with excellent apps right out of the box
No bloatware out of the box
Less you have to buy after purchase, like antivirus software
Excellent developer community, tons of free and open source software
Light and portable
Issues I have with macs:
Not that many games
Pricey, but for a reason
Not great at running windows
Not extremely customizable for beginners, or at first glance
Assumptions people make about you when sitting in coffee shops with one
Why I own a Mac:
Security!
Main reason. If my computer got a virus, my productivity would decrease, and I would stay longer at school just typing my assignments. For a student who needs his computer all the time, I can’t afford to skimp on security.
It’s really portable
Which is important when you are out of the house for 9 hours a day with only a laptop bag to carry it in.
I got mine for 800$. So much for pricey.
It’s pretty
Now don’t get me wrong, both Mac and most versions of Windows are excellent OS’s. I think Windows 7 will be a great operating system. I just like the vibe that Mac gives off more than the vibe windows gives off. And for that reason I don’t want to argue with either Linux or Windows users; my computer is a personal decision, and I’m sure yours is too. No need to force that on others.