I use a Win 10 laptop daily "docked" to 2 monitors, kb and mouse. Since it's maintained by work, I'm good with it as updates, etc. occur automatically. My parents have a Dell All-In-One Win 10 Machine which was cost effective for them. But, as a consumer machine, it's a total pain to secure and maintain the desktop, memory, etc. I used to be a Windows only kind of guy until I had to keep running security updates about twice a week. Once I went Mac, I didn't go back (except for work). Funnier still - I'm an Android phone guy. So I guess I'm somewhat technology androgynous.
At home, I have a 2010 iMac, a 2011 MacBook Air and a 2011 MacBook Pro. All three run on an Intel Core processor, exchange files between my Win and Mac machines, have been very reliable and pretty much self-update. I seldom have application issues. Most applications for the home user run on both Win/Mac (as in Vendors make them compatible) due to the Intel processor. Mac OS is no longer truly "proprietary" in that it is running a version of modified UNIX.
They all have their pros/cons. For my home money, I love my Macs. Be advised that depending on the Mac platform you run, there can be minor OS differences due to storage size, etc. The Air is really not much more than a glorified iPad with a keyboard, and is generally geared for portable net surfing. If you want to do serious processing like for Video, Music or Photography, you're far better off with the iMac "desktop" unit. Mac also has lower cost utility type apps (such as Pages) that let's you write documents that can be ported to MS Word if so desired.
Only you can really decide what platform to run - but I'd start with:
How have you used the existing system?
Do you plan to do more on the next system or are your habits pretty much locked in?
Do you need more portability today than yesterday? Like, would you like to enjoy a pipe outdoors while surfing the net near a WIFI spot?
Happy hunting - new technology decisions can be fun...and frustrating.
At home, I have a 2010 iMac, a 2011 MacBook Air and a 2011 MacBook Pro. All three run on an Intel Core processor, exchange files between my Win and Mac machines, have been very reliable and pretty much self-update. I seldom have application issues. Most applications for the home user run on both Win/Mac (as in Vendors make them compatible) due to the Intel processor. Mac OS is no longer truly "proprietary" in that it is running a version of modified UNIX.
They all have their pros/cons. For my home money, I love my Macs. Be advised that depending on the Mac platform you run, there can be minor OS differences due to storage size, etc. The Air is really not much more than a glorified iPad with a keyboard, and is generally geared for portable net surfing. If you want to do serious processing like for Video, Music or Photography, you're far better off with the iMac "desktop" unit. Mac also has lower cost utility type apps (such as Pages) that let's you write documents that can be ported to MS Word if so desired.
Only you can really decide what platform to run - but I'd start with:
How have you used the existing system?
Do you plan to do more on the next system or are your habits pretty much locked in?
Do you need more portability today than yesterday? Like, would you like to enjoy a pipe outdoors while surfing the net near a WIFI spot?
Happy hunting - new technology decisions can be fun...and frustrating.