I got a Macbook from being in an education pilot program and while I would not have paid to switch over, now that I have I doubt I'll ever go back. I've had a Compaq (got a virus, couldn't be saved), an HP (LCD screen inverted the colors, couldn't be fixed), and my mom has an Acer (still works but is slow and the hinges broke) and Mac has surpassed them all.
I have had issues with the headphone jack (sometimes it doesn't register that I've pulled the headphones out and so there won't be sound until I put them back in and wiggle it a little) and the LCD broke (but that's because I was an idiot and dropped it), but other than that it's been smooth sailing, and I got it used. Next time I think I'd upgrade to a Macbook Pro because the casing is more durable (Macbooks are plastic, which can break/chip) but I really love it. It feels more intuitive than a PC, and it seems to run smoother, in my opinion.
However like I said I would not have believed it until I had one for awhile, so maybe try out someone else's for a bit and see if it feels better? They are significantly more expensive, but for the reliability that I've experienced, it's worth it (since both my other computers only lasted me 1-2 years before dying and this one, despite the LCD issue, is over 2 years old and going strong). Best of luck whatever you decide. I was a skeptic, but now I'm a convert, haha.
