for a MacBook Air, and even better, it comes with intel! So i know it's the best thing at multitasking! Thats what I look for when I buy a computer At least 4GB RAM, a dual core processor, preferably intel pentium or intel centrino and an up to date operating system such as windows 7. That would be a windows computer. If I were a hacker I would buy a decent Linux. Apple Macs though are of the best quality. They last longer, are more efficient and you don't spend 100s maintaining them. I would want a Mac air with a snow leopard operating system if I had the money. As a technician I'm asked this question countless times everytime I go out. It is frustrating because there isn't just one type of computer that fits all. First find out what the user will be using the computer for. (Gaming, School, Business, Graphics, ect) Second find out if the computer is strictly for them or will be used by more then one person. Third how much are they willing to pay This should hopefully narrow it down, and yes it is hard to not be bias about companies. For me I would look at Budget, then try an stick to that budget with the latest and greatest software, memory CPU, PSU , GPU and hard drive, always thinking "Compatibility" Desktops I build as a solo operator, Laptops another story, as you have to look at size weight speed, battery (normal