Hmmm.. A mac is so personal on so many levels and needs a great deal of thought prior to purchasing because of your needs, desires and personality. For my personality, i purchased a macbook pro because of its slim sexy design, robust frame and beautiful aesthetics. I also needed something that has some performance when playing my games on the go and when utilizing my portable office programs. You can even take that beauty a step further with the macbook air. Although not as robust as the pro, it is a sexy piece of machinery. If you are someone who needs complete raw power with no holding back you may want to invest in a Mac Pro.. better hope you can pony up 3000 for a decent model but it is a machine you will drool over for some time. If you are someone who is a little more conservative and just wants something economical that will have portability without the sticker shock I would recommend the Macbook (original). Very price conservative but the stats are not too bad! If i were to bank on a desktop for all seasons my favorite would defiantly be the imac. Mid-ranged price, sexy design, beautiful display, and very portable for a desktop computer! This would defiantly be my winner :-)