What laptop brands are best?

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I was a life-long PC user, but switched to Mac about 3-4 years ago. I'm very pleased and won't be going back. I've had my current MacBook since I switched, and have had no real problems. It still boots up and runs faster than any PC I ever owned. They are more expensive, but in terms of longevity, I think a Mac beats PCs as my experience with PCs has been that they're disposable (you use them for a few years then they get so fucked up there's really no helping them and you have to get a new computer). If you've got the money, I'd get one. I've had a few problems with software compatibility, but in terms of Office-type programs I've had no issues.