Calling Apple 'best' is subjective, isn't it? But I can still answer your question, the reason why they are thinking of anyone is, they want your money. That's the same across the board, with any computer maker. The whole reason Apple dropped the II line and went Mac-only was, they wanted control of your money. With an open architecture, like the II's had and PC's have, you can do anything with it you want. <snip>
Apple's gig is, they want control. You don't have Mac clones, so, they can control the prices. You want parts for a Mac, you go to Apple. It's all about ensuring that you'll be spending your money with them. That's why Macs hadn't run Windows before. But, let's separate hardware and OS/software issues here.
As far as the OS, the Macs have their strengths. But, with computers, it's all up to the programmers, isn't it? What programs are available? Fun stuff. Graphics, iPod tunes, etc. You can write reports, surf the net, watch videos, etc. The software that is written for Macs is easy to use and intuitive. I like Photoshop a lot... although I use a PC version, it is one of the things that originated out of a Mac. What Macs do well, they do well. But have you really compared all the features that the CAD program has compared to AutoCAD, an industry standard? It doesn't compare. It's a toy in comparison. Certain fields, such as mining, surveying, engineering, all are built on PC software architecture, not Mac architecture. Sure, you might have a few ported over, but not most.
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