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Re: PC guy thinking of making the leap....
While I won't be a voice of actual dissention, I will chime in to offer some parity. Both platforms have obvious advantages and disadvantages and you should understand this before making a decision.
Generally speaking, Macs are more reliabe than PC's, but this comes at a cost. Mac's are also extremely proprietary and expensive compared to PC's. You don't sound like a hobbyist, so this may not bother you, but be prepared to spend significantly more.
PC's also enjoy a much broader software and development base. This means that some programs will simply not be offered for the Mac, especially more obscure titles.
I'm not a Mac person, but I have worked with everything out there, including Macs. I know some Macs will run Windows, but an emulation will never work reliably compared to its native version. Again, I do not have first hand knowledge of this, so it is speculative.
Bottom line. Macs are well engineered products designed for people who want a hassle-free experience and are willing to pay for it in both price and potential software and support limitations. From what you have written, I wouldn't rule you out as a future happy Mac customer, but make sure you do your homework first.
John
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