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After 15 years of being a PC advocate, last year I switched over as the main development platform we were using was Mac only.

I would never go back to PC now, and I can't even give you a succinct or informed reason why, there's just something about using a Mac, when you get used to it, that just feels 'right'.

I'd go Mac.

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As much as I agree with you, that's highly subjective - that mysterious draw to Macs. There's also a silent, mutual bond between Mac users as well that is also a draw - the idea you're in an exclusive club. But those aren't really reasons to switch from one OS to Macs.

I actually can't abide the 'mac club' mindset, it's partly the reason I avoided the platform for so long - the idea of being part of a brand 'family' is hideous I think. The association of the fact that you use one particular brand over another, in some way makes you superior to other computer users, is an appalling, but highly effective piece of marketing hype.

Just as a machine to use, I find it very efficient, I couldn't care less who made it.

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