PC user thinking of converting to mac.

Hello i am a fed up PC user who likes doing video, some gaming, surfing for info, but mostly making video on the computer imported from the camcorder, mostly racing video with fast motion. My question is , is the IMAC a great computer for my purpose, and yes it will be equiped with 2 G of ram. How reliable is this operating system really. And Imovie is it a good editting program which will allow me to create many special effects etc. How often do they freeze up and is this a fast computer. Many thanks for your honest answers.

GreyFoxx,
Running multiple programs simultaneously is no problem and very stable. The Mac OS X does that very well, very stable. Why are the prices so "high?" Prices are a bit deceiving. Its hard to look at Dell, for example, and see a 'complete' system running less than $1000 (or less) and then look at say the iMac 17" that runs about $1300. If you want a low end PC prices favor the PC market. If you want/need a graphics system or anything other than a "low end" product the Mac pricing is actually quiet reasonable. For example, take a look at this comparison between the Mac Pro and a similarly configured Dell: http://www.systemshootouts.org/shootouts/desktop/2006/0809_dt3200.html
Note the Dell didn't include a monitor.
You can do a simple Google search of 'PC vs Mac' and read others opinions. I'm not trying to sell you a Mac. In fact I work with Dell equipment on a daily basis and their stuff is good with few exceptions. Personally, I've grown to dislike Windows based systems (PCs) over the years. I use Linux in my job as well and found it to be superior in many respects. Macs run off a UNIX derivative. As a result you don't need to worry about spyware, viruses, etc. If you're into video or photo production there is nothing better than a Mac for these tasks. Final Cut Express/Pro and Aperture are some of the best applications available.
What am I telling you? Do some research and determine what it is you need to do with whatever system, find the software you need to do your work. That will tell you which systems might work for you. I'd recommend you go to an Apple store and chat with one of their guru's do the same with an IT Pro for the PC side. And, ask questions here.
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