Convince me to get a MB Pro

Question

Hi! First off, English is not my first language. I may misuse some technical terms.
I'm a long-term Windows user - having used all OS since Win 95 - but lately, things have been going downhill. (Sounds more fatal than it really is, I suppose.)
I own 2 Windows 7 computers, one laptop and one desktop. The laptop I have used for school, word documents and web surfing, and the desktop one has mostly been for gaming.
Recently, I upgraded the desktop from Win XP to Win 7, after my friend told me 7 was much smoother and less buggy than XP. After installing, problems immediately arose. I was missing drivers, software malfunctioned as some website automatically downloaded a 32-bit program on the 64-bit system, and USB ports would stop working as something kept switching off their power supply. I have since reinstalled Win7 twice, having to wipe and merge partitions and save all my precious files to USB memories. Just now, I needed to view a PDF file online. Adobe Reader failed to install, and the OS got slow and buggy. I rebooted the comp and now it won't start. I've asked around at support forums, and it seems like I have a driver error.
See, this is the problem and why I don't get along with PCs: I don't get the whole thing with "drivers". I think that, every time I install (or re-install) an OS on my computer, it should immediately and automatically find whatever drivers it needs to function correctly, sort them in a simple list and then keep them updated indefinitely. Computers should just work. I have studies and assignments to think about, I don't want to be my computer's personal doctor. I am so sick of Windows and all its errors, lag, wipes, reboots and tweaks. I want something stable, smooth, reliable and easy to use.
This is why I consider getting a Mac. My laptop works at the moment, but it too has been a roller-coaster ride to use lately. It's only 2 years old, and I recently reinstalled the OS and had all the dust cleaned out, but it still freezes up, malfunctions and feels "worn". I don't want to spend time keeping my technology healthy. It should just work.
Getting a MacBook, I would have to pay it off little by little with my student loan, but it's nothing I can't manage. My friend has a MacBook and has vowed never to buy a PC again.
What I would like to know from you Mac users is, how simple is it really? Do fans oversell it, or is it as great as supposed? I come on here and find that people have problems with hard- and software on the MacBook too, but how common is it compared to PCs?
My friend advised me to get an iPhone after I finally managed to return my broken Xperia, and it was like a whole different world from the Android. My iPhone is the best purchase I have ever made. It just works, never had any problems with it so far. Is this how getting a Mac feels after using PC for over 10 years? Like I said, I'm so tired of errors, lag and redundant features which do more harm than good. Is a Mac worth the price tag? I would very much like to hear from personal experiences.
Thanks for reading.

Answer 1

It seems you want the answer to questions that would be best addressed by visiting an Apple Store and trying out the hardware first-hand. If you're wondering what a Mac feels life after ten years with a Windows machine, that's the best way to find out. Demo units have most of the most popular, current software installed, so you'll have a chance to compare ease of use and speed.
About "drivers." When you get your unit, Apple will search online for you and automatically prepare your system with most of the updates and drivers you'll need. Individual applications may require updates, and you'll see a box on-screen asking you if you want to update.
Heat is the enemy of any computer, and Macs are no exception. Keep an eye on the temperature. Some Macs can be susceptible to hardware issues if a computer is hot for long periods of time. Don't use your computer on your lap - it turns it into an oven. Minimize extended gaming.