Quote Originally Posted by Jarhead5811 View Post
I wanted a media center/home server, so, I built a AMD six core system with 16GB of ram, 120GB SSD and twin 2TB HD mirrored, running Win7 Ultimate, about a year ago. It's the best Windows machine I've ever owned and yet it's still flakey enough at times that I hate I didn't get a Mac. Unless something amazing happens I will not have another Windows machine. All Apple from here on out.
Do you base that on personal problem-free experiences with Apple or just blaming your own system?

Quote Originally Posted by bigblue1ca View Post
I see a correlation here, computers and cameras. I'm in the same boat with helping friends etc. I got my first PC in 90, built my next one, and then switched over to buying Dell's, both towers and laptops and knock on wood I've never had any problems. Granted, I do my best to wipe them systems clean when I get them so they don't have any apps I don't want, etc.
That's the way to go. These days you can also buy lose components and let a store assemble it for you. Name it a personalized "Dell". You can get the best out of both worlds if you don't like to install the system yourself.