What makes a Mac a Mac, to me, having grown up with a 512K and then some subsequent, high tier machines by the same company, there are two things that make a Ma

What makes a Mac a Mac, to me, having grown up with a 512K and then some subsequent, high tier machines by the same company, there are two things that make a Mac a Mac: 1) It is the most appealing user experience and immediately gratifying "THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO" computing platform for normal people, and especially creative types, and 2) There are frustratingly idealistic components or limitations on the hardware/software that make the experience one of perpetually having to think creatively so the flaws don't kill the functionality. What this really boils down to is a love-hate relationship with the platform. Love being able to do creative stuff? Great! Make sure to back up your work on a JAZZ drive. Like FPS games? Great! Play Marathon and then realize none of your friends IRL can play with you. Let's build a whole professional video editing studio around Final Cut Pro! Oh shit wait you're going FPX and abandoning the suite? WHARRGARBL.