I have been a Mac user for over 15 years and those that say Mac's are only good for iOS and Mac specific stuff are sort of naive. You can run Windows or Linux as well. There are also Virtual Machine possibilities.
The 2011 models support up to 16gb of RAM..in a laptop.
I think that good tools help productivity and a MacBook Pro is a GREAT tool..
Well, are you going to back up your statement?
> You can run Windows or Linux as well. There are also Virtual Machine possibilities.
I'd rather build a Linux box if virtual machines are the "attracting" features of Macs.
> I think that good tools help productivity and a MacBook Pro is a GREAT tool..
Again, define "good tools." I've never owned a Mac, but I find it hard to believe its hardware is the main reason for success. I thought the software takes much of the credit.
The hardware is definitely up there in quality. I have never had a motherboard just "go south". The only issues I have ever had in 15 years is hard drives and one Superdrive...