i could care less about the article.
i agree with both PG & FrankB on the points in their posts, my first computer was a 486, then in 2002 i switched to macs - liked it at first, then started to like it less & less over time...
i had one of those little Flat Panel iMac's, the only thing you could really upgrade on it was the ram. :\
sure, its easier to use, simple, almost completely immune to viruses but, still there are a few things that bother me about Apple/Macs..
no DirectX support (good for games & most 3d programs), higher prices, less ATi / Nvidia graphics cards for macs, macs can use Windows OS, but PC users cant properly install OSX, then there's the lack of upgrades for most of their computers...
for me, a custom built PC was the way to go.
i don't mind using macs, but i wouldn't want to buy one of their computers for personal use, mainly cause of the cost.
i also have a ipod btw.
i still have the 486, its in my closet.