Get a Mac! I'm a LONG Mac at home user, but at work I use both (I'm a programmer so I'm fairly well versed on the subject). PCs are initially "cheaper" to buy (depending on the options), but, IMHO, are more expensive over the long haul. Also, the PC headaches because of Windoze are far too frequent and frustrating for home use. Macs are so much more user friendly.