im a computer tech. i have never had an apple on my desk due to software problems. i say go with a macbook with apple care. the best decision i ever made. ive had it for bout a year and a half now and it runs as fast as the day i bought it. the mouse pad and battery have gone out but with apple care they cover 100% of any software or hardware issue so both have been replaced for free. the only down fall is that apple doesnt have some software and games, But they DONT get viruses. apple is the way to go in my opinion. apple care will cover you for 3 years. no matter what laptop you buy even with the perfect care something is going to crash or break within 3 years.