Sorry guys...I only use face book, not mac book so can not provide 
very gooding feedbacks. Just kidding...

One thing I have seen, from the above post, mac laptop for $1200 (13inch).
Windows laptop for $300-$500 (15-17inch).
In coming years, better technology and better prices will become available.

If it is for amusement only, better off paying 300 now for a new win PC and 300 or so in 2 years for
new technology (1TB of ram, 3D, bluray built in, better network card etc...)
Total in 4 years = $600.
6 years =$900
8 years =$1200
You will always be upto date on the latest laptop. Your old ones can be given to others or sold or craigslist or whatever you prefer.

I think apple products are superior to windows PC's.
Strongly built. Never had an issue with mine. Takes getting used to the apple keyboard and operating system.
What I dont like are the prices - $1200.
Is that $1200 for a laptop or a 65inch SONY 3D LED HDTV with 240HZ refresh rate??????? (I would pick the TV)

Question for you: When the macbook ultra light platinum St Bernard featherwieght 6000 model comes out (no such thing) in 2 years, are you willing to pay 1200-2000 again? and that would be a great hand me down gift to anyone if you buy a newer one :)

SO, I would say, In conclusion, if you want to keep constantly upgrading to the latest and the greatest, go with a windows laptop.
If you will be happy with one form of technology and love living in what 2013 has to offer forever and ever - go with Mac.
If you don't care about either, get both and try it out yourself and you will see what I am talking about..

Good luck and please let us know what you get :)