I've used a variety of Mac laptops, from the 1.25Ghz PowerBook G4, to a later model Intel based PowerBook. In each instance, I found the OS experience to be clu

I've used a variety of Mac laptops, from the 1.25Ghz PowerBook G4, to a later model Intel based PowerBook. In each instance, I found the OS experience to be clunky, and equivalent programs that were available for Windows hard to find. The former point has probably since changed, as it seems everyone has a Mac laptop for work and study. I also found that the machines slowed down after a few years of usage, with no discernible reason. Hardware wise the laptops always felt well built. Fast forward to 2015, the first gen Surface Book feels similar. The build quality surpassed the PowerBooks I was used to, Windows was pretty decent for getting things done. I've used it for 7 years now without any problems, although I know that when the battery comes to the end of its life, a replacement will be difficult to arrange. The whole thing feels proprietary which means I haven't bothered to install Linux on here, but I don't require it in daily life/work. The OS still feels fast, and it's easy to troubleshoot what could potentially slow it down with Windows.