I seriously don't like Macs. But it is a idiot proof computer. Not too much power, just the right amount lol. I am not even going to bother responding about "windows being buggy" because it is a myth. For what Windows supports out of the box is very impressive. If anything Windows is really competing against Linux not Apple. Sooner or later i am going to declare Windows as a true geek OS and then some. Won't be long before you start hearing "get your Geek And Game ON!". And when MS says Windows runs on everything, they are not kidding around.
Second issue with most on this thread, would have to be OS pricing. You can't.. I repeat.. Cannot compare a subsidized pricing scheme to a non subsidized pricing scheme. You need to have a MAC to be able to run any flavor of OSX!. The fact that the Macs are way behind on the hardware front just pushes me away of ever owning a Mac. I am sorry, but Owning a Mac most is likely due to how Apple does things. which is very limiting. So much so that every now and then a mac user needs to install Windows on their closed ecosystem environment. That thing gotta have a Windows. somewhere
What you people are complaining about is one thing i am so glad windows does not act like a Mac. No other OS gives your that much admin power to manipulate files without having to jump through hoops like Linux does and even MAC OSX. Take OS X as an example. Just to show hidden files on the mac requires a terminal command or a special key shortcut which is view while holding down options. Windows its just a setting away!. This is why the market share for windows is at NINETY TO NINETY FIVE PERCENT!.
Linux is too "loose" While OS X is Governed by the "Gatekeeper" But Windows is neither too loose or Governed. It is dynamic. Not only does it cater to the market But the developers as well!.
Case in point. Now that MS has changed their mind about this whole visual studio issue not being free to develop desktops Programs on Windows 8. Lot of these developers are jumping for joy according to what i saw on engadget lol.
This is why MS is able to control the Market. Until we can have a OS that can truly compete against Windows. this will never change.
I also do casual video editing even with windows live movie maker does the job i wanted to do.
And for the record. I haven't had to deal with any viruses for years!. yet alone ever seeing a BSOD since installed. So there
Cheers