Apple Mac Laptops for Home

By now many of you know that Apple Mac laptops are part of my daily life. I truly cannot function without one. I use my iPod touch as PDA, sync my calendars and contacts with mobileme.com and basically try and stay completely organized, if that is at all possible.

I truly love Apple.

But, there is always a but, isn’t there? I do find all of that technology to be pricey. Recently I have had discussions with others as to whether Mac computers are the right choices for kids. I certainly find them easier to use than the dreaded Microsoft Windows (is Vista a bad word now?). And honestly, I think their usability is unsurpassed.

The hesitation is the cost. Computers at WalMart like the Toshiba laptops are equally powerful yet only cost half as much. And yes they run the dreaded Windows Vista Home Premium or Basic. And also, many schools also run Microsoft operating systems – so having cheap computers at home that run programs used at school seems like a no brainer.

However, having made the switch to Mac – it is really hard to go back. And even if I would not be the one to use the Vista platform, I would be called upon (often, I’m sure) to troubleshoot. And I can say that I have distanced myself quickly from everything that doesn’t run the Mac OS.

So tell me, do you have Apple Mac laptops for your kids or have you opted for Windows? And do your kids drool, as mine do, every time you pass a Mac Store? I wish there was an easy answer!