Let me preface this by saying I always used PCs and it would always bug the hell out of me to hear these condescending Mac fan-boys rave about them. But after switching from a PC to a Mac a year ago, MY GOD.
For me (not everybody), the Mac is beyond superior. It's not even close. Sure, they usually cost more money, but I can't tell you how much the extra investment has made my life easier. In a year, not one crash, not one freeze, not one virus.
Like I said, I'm not a PC hater by any means, but I'll never go back.
Which do you prefer?
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Sorry if similar threads have been posted. I did a search, and couldn't find anything comparing the two.