Jeremy, no one is debating that every brand has component failures, that is a given. Most are debating the operating systems, not hardware. I just stated my preference and some people feel the need to knock Apple for what ever reason. Right next to my MacBook Pro is a custom built PC that was twice the price. I use both operating systems, but prefer one over the other. Unlike some pro-PC users on this thread, I own both and speak from personal experience.