Macs dont have limited flexibility. It can be a lil sophiticated when you use it for the first time, but considering that os lion is being lauched this july gives you a lot of options to explore e functionality of your fingers. Its expensive but its sooo worth it. I never had any problems or even had to purchase a new battery in 5 years or so and it was a refurbished one that i had bought for 799. Dell, acer are the worst out there. Do not even consider buying a dell inspiron, these mofo die a day after they run out of warrenty.