Resolved: Macs are superior than Dell computers.

"Heavy duty performance": A computer system or program that requires heavy usage of GPU, CPU, and RAM. Please think critically about what that means because in order for us to continue, this should already be understood by both parties. I'm afraid that if you've never used that term, we've already hit a roadblock. I'm going to break this down because you're getting yourself mixed up: Lesson 1: You need a benchmark to examine performance when comparing hardware, otherwise you will never know specifically what setup performs better.I know this is very new to you, so I will explain it fully this time. - here is an example of a GPU benchmark chart: http://www.tomshardware.com... Autodesk Maya is the highest benchmark that I have personally encountered. It should run with both machines referenced in your argument. That is why I used it. If you cannot run your Mac with it, then I'm afraid our debate is over by default. Lesson 2: Upgrading Machines: Upgrading a Mac is quite complicated and can be a bit expensive for many reasons. Macs utilize hardware that is specific to the OS- Lets just say you wanted to upgrade your ram. You first have to find out if your mac is even up-gradable. This is because the prospective hardware may not be supported by the OS. If it is up-gradable, most people will go through Applecare and pay fees on top of the overpriced hardware. This service is a bit like Best Buy's Geek Squad. If you want to do it on your own its very possible, but again you must research and make sure that the upgrade is compatible with your system and OS. Read here for a step by step list on upgrading Macs: http://mac.appstorm.net... Lesson 3: Mac upgrades lag behind PCs: This is a pretty known fact for most computer savvy individuals. The Intel line of i7 processors were introduced in 2008, and became mainstream for PC enthusiasts not too long afterwards. Macs didn't receive their first pre-built i7 iMac until this time last year. Here's more about the i7 http://en.wikipedia.org... Here's the iMac development timeline: http://upload.wikimedia.org... That's the lesson I hope this makes sense, now lets get back to debating. Now I'll address the arguments that I "dropped" 1. Malware - I'd I agree this is a downside of using the Windows OS, but a simple and free virus scanner will prevent any problems. I've had my PC for two years now, and I've never had a Trojan. 2. Upgrade Costs - System updates? Service packs? Those are free. If you're talking about upgrading from Windows Vista to 7, then the only reason you would need to install a new OS is if you were switching from a 32bit to 64bit, otherwise you're meant to keep the same operating system. 3. Hardware - Refer to my lesson I'm going to ask you to make your intentions more clear. If you're evaluating the two machines not based on their performance, then what are we debating? If you're talking about screens and cases then that's a completely different argument. Macbook Pros cost as much as they do because of their aesthetics, not their performance. You're obviously an everyday computer user, who only requires a machine for personal use like writing documents or checking emails. If that is the case, then almost any machine will suit your needs. If you like Mac's because they are pretty to you, then you shouldn't have opened this up for debate.