thanks for all the info guys. i think a mac would be a fun and interesting switch, but i've spent too much time on pc. i've learned how to replace everything and have familiarized myself with the OS. sometimes the ease of mac scares me also. they make their things TOO easy and take away all the cool options computer dorks like me want to take advantage of. once you are confident with PC, i see know reason to switch unless your bored...which i could see myself doing

my boss just got an ipod and it's amazing. i give mac 10 pts. for presentation.