Almost everyone has an opinion on the subject, and most people will stick to their guns no matter what their opponents say. Friendships have fallen apart over this one important question: Mac or PC? Personally, I'm a Mac, and here are some reasons why:

1. I'm not a tech person.

In my personal experience, the people who know the most about technology prefer PC because they understand what they're doing. Apple's operating system is very simple, clear-cut, and user-friendly. In addition, while some troubleshooting issues are extremely complicated to fix, Apple has a customer support system like no other. The closest Apple store where I live while not at college is in a mall, just a few minutes walk from a Microsoft store. The Microsoft store is almost always empty because Microsoft users don't generally need help with their computers because they know what they're doing, while Apple costumers have to make an appointment if they don't want to wait a few hours to be helped. The store is always packed, and walking in is like going to the midnight release of the movie of the year.

2. I can connect my computer to all of my devices.

I started with an iPhone. Now, I have a Macbook, an iPad, and an iPod as well, and I am now on my third iPhone (I've had a 4, a 5, and now have an SE). The great thing is that I can connect all of my devices with ease. I can use iBooks to read on any of my devices, I can use iCloud to work on any of my documents even if I don't have my computer, and I don't really have to worry that much if it crashes because I have an iPad I can use to write that six-page essay the day before it's due. Or, if I save everything to iCloud, I don't have to worry about losing my work. It's true that there are other options out there (like Google Docs), but iCloud cuts out the middleman.

3. I LOVE Pages.

I'll admit, I grew up with PC. I had virtually zero experience with Macbooks until I was handed that white box two months into my freshman year of college. As a writer, I had more experience with Microsoft Word (the PC equivalent of Pages) than your average high school senior. I knew how to work that system pretty well. That being said, Pages kicks Word's butt.The interfacing is simple, easy, and self-explanatory. I actually prefer Pages' fonts over Word's. Plus, If you write an essay on Pages, it will automatically be just a little bit longer than if it's a Word document (I don't know why this is, and I'm not sure that I really care. It's a big plus for a college student who sometimes struggles with page requirements). Just keep in mind that if you convert the document to Word, this feature will not remain. In addition, Pages plays nice with Word, but Word doesn't play nice with Pages–there is an "export" feature in Pages which allows you to convert a Pages document into a pdf, Word, Plain Text, ePub, or Pages '09 document with ease. I've never seen that feature on Microsoft Word!

4. Macs get viruses less often.

When I was younger, I was convinced that Macs never get viruses. While I now know this is a myth, it is comforting to know that I don't have to worry as much. I have a malware program and I try to do a scan a couple times a month, but I don't scan my Mac every night like I would if it were a PC. I'm pretty attached to my computer, and I would definitely spend more time than I have been in order to make sure that it's safe.

5. The discount.

I'll admit, I didn't actually have to buy my Mac. My school has a program where all full-time students who enroll by a certain date and come in with few enough credits are given a Macbook for free and that Macbook goes with you when you leave. But Apple has discounts for students, and if I have the money (or even if I have a stable job already set up), I will seriously consider purchasing a backup laptop before I graduate. The discount is substantial, and I have a good (well, bad) feeling that I'll need it within a year. This discount helps to offset some of the extra costs of buying a computer that is, admittedly, much more expensive than PC.

6. It looks beautiful (both the outside and the OS X design) in a very simplistic way.

Say what you will, but Apple has a talent for making especially eye-pleasing products. Their designs are sleek and pretty to look at, and this includes the design for each and every OS I've encountered so far. There's something about the silver, soft-edged design that makes Mac seem so much more elegant than any PC I've seen. Plus, it is all very simple: no embellishment, no "Look at me, I'm pretty!" no excess options. Mac is simple and to the point.

7. The user interface.

Any application you download will appear to be a part of the same system. The menu bar is standardized and easy to comprehend, and it's easy to move applications and documents from place to place: just click, drag, and release.

8. Quick Look.

There is a feature on Mac called "Quick Look" which is accessed by a single button on the keyboard. It allows you to view all of the open unminimized windows you are currently using at the same time, which is very useful when working on multiple projects or using multiple windows for your research.

I love my Macbook, and I am so glad that I converted.