I think that apple laptops are definitely the best buy right now. Depending on what you need, I would get either a MacBook or a PowerBook. I have a MacBook and it's fast, and does everything I would want from a computer. However, if you want a slightly faster machine, with a larger screen, and better graphics, then the Pro is worth it. I think that the mac operating system is far superior to windows as well. I used a PC for many years, and there's absolutely no comparison.