Mac VS. Windows Laptop?

I just recently switched over (in February) from a Dell Inspiron 9100 to a Macbook Pro, and I've absolutely loved it. Parallels works very well for the odd time I need Windows, but frankly, I haven't had to go into it very often. Everything I needed I found an alternative for.

It's a work computer for me though - word processing and InDesign/publication work along with the odd game or two. If you need AutoCAD and other such programs though, I'd be cautious about a Mac unless you want to BootCamp it.

Still, the build quality is great. Couldn't be more satisfied with the machine. The machine with all the software (including Office Student and Teacher) cost me about $2,600, which is no small sum. It's a lot less if it's not a Pro though, which is what I got.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I use Parallels when I need it - which is turning out to be much less than I anticipated. I just have no real need to go into Windows I've learned. The only reason I really keep Parallels is because I have a Dell printer which is incompatible with OSX.

Otherwise though, I've been thrilled with most of the applications OSX ships with - Mail, iCal, iChat, Address Book, and Dashboard have turned into necessities for me.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Maybe it's just me though, but I've found my Macbook Pro to be better for productivity stuff. It's easier to keep multiple apps running, and running around between Mail, iCal and Word is really easy.

Oh, and Office 2008 finally comes out soon. No more Rosetta crap from then on!

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.