this thread wasn't set up with debating in mind per se. I was just curious as to why there still are people out there who just outright hate macs and have never used them... It's almost like they've been brain-washed or something. I've got nothing against PC's either. I use my home PC exclusively for gaming and some net stuff. The majority of my computer time is spent on my ibook or the G5 at work. I want one of those puppies. After seeing that G5 author a professional DVD, I want one soooo bad. Also, I'm not stupid, I know that PC's are said to be better at hardware encoding to MPeg2 and DVD9 than a mac. So, I think I'll go for the best of both worlds when I've got the bucks.