OK, I've sent you a fiver because I really enjoy reading your blog, but based on the experience of three of my friends I wouldn't recommend buying an Apple. Two very expensive laptops and one desktop in three different countries and all very unreliable, by which I mean hardware failures requiring taking them to a repair centre about every 18 months. Also, my UK friend had to spend about two months arguing with them before they would admit that she had paid her extended backup subscription and was entitled to service. But, as they say here in Thailand: "Up to you!"