<p>So I’m not particularly technical…only used my home PC for schoolwork, facebook, and photoshop and the last time I gamed, I was probably playing Oregon Trail. 
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<p>Macs are easier, less viruses (qualifier: the number of viruses targeting Mac is increasing, but its no where near as many as for PC. Get avast! or Norton, anyways) Plus, its sexier. I call mine the ‘Macgasm.’</p>
<p>I hate Pages and iWork so I got Office for Mac, after trying out some open source stuff. I’d recommend the combination; its just easier if you’re doing groupwork with people with PCs. </p>
<p>Personally, I’m a ‘switcher,’ a recent Mac convert, and I really do see the difference. Mac makes the decisions, and lets you get on with your work, while PCs and windows leave to may executive decisions up to the consumer who generally doesn’t know what he’s doing. I’m assuming, since you’re asking our opinions, that you aren’t a big computer geek. :P</p>
<p>Final word: macs are sexier, more user-friendly interface for casual users, and i don’t even think you need Pro. :)</p>