Computer suggestion

As a long-time user of both Windows computers and Apple computers, I can say without fear of contradiction that there is no comparison. Apple computers are better values, easier to use, and you will enjoy using it more.

If you are afraid of making the switch, read this and this. It's not a big deal, and you will be happy once it's done. The computers last for years (my biggest problem has been getting rid of - or putting into alternate service - older computers that continue to work fine) and are much more pleasant to use than Windows machines.

I have one Windows machine so that the kids can play certain PC games, but if it weren't for that, I wouldn't have one. For most applications other than games, they have Mac versions (or similar software that is usually better), or you can use the Windows version running Virtual PC. In the near future, with Apple using Intel processors, the games will be fully available on both platforms, so even that will disappear.