I got a mac over May 2007 and it is still working perfectly. (before that I had a HP laptop which cost the same and lasted a mere 8 months before giving trouble) I got it with a student discount if you know anyone in college/ 2nd level maybe they will do you a favour as you do save a lot.
If buying in NY is still an option then I would recommend B and H.
You can run windows on a mac which does allow pc games. I did that in the beginning for about a year until I decided to do away with the pc side. Having the laptop dual booted is an easy way of easing yourself into the changes of a mac while still having the familiarity of a pc as well. I have yet to find one draw back with my mac. I can get the same programs that I would have used on a pc to work on a mac and there are several mac only programs that beat pc hands down.
I don't plan on upgrading any time soon but when I do it will be another mac.
If buying in NY is still an option then I would recommend B and H.
You can run windows on a mac which does allow pc games. I did that in the beginning for about a year until I decided to do away with the pc side. Having the laptop dual booted is an easy way of easing yourself into the changes of a mac while still having the familiarity of a pc as well. I have yet to find one draw back with my mac. I can get the same programs that I would have used on a pc to work on a mac and there are several mac only programs that beat pc hands down.
I don't plan on upgrading any time soon but when I do it will be another mac.