Linked by Jim Vanaria on Fri 4th Oct 2002 21:25 UTC
When it comes to using computers, it used to be (and still rings true today) that most people find the Mac platform to be either loathsome or lovable with few spectators taking middle ground on the issue. 
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People are switching because of the iApps. I know several people myself who have. The iApps do not exist on Windows -- at the same level of quality and ease of use. I have looked. The stuff bundled with XP is inferior, as is the stuff added in with the Sony's and the Dell's. iPhoto, well, I don't think there is anything like this on the PC side (it's more an organization and sharing tool). If you would like to identify specific PC apps that match ITunes, iDVD, iPhoto and iMovie, I will look at those.
iCal has a number of unique features, including the ability to show multiple calendars (work, home, soccer team, etc) and you can display whichever ones you want at a given time. Also, there's easy publishing of calendars, people can subsribe to them, and you can launch Applescripts from iCal too (to play an iTunes playlist at a give time, for example). The address book is system wide, so all apps can draw from it even when it's not open.
Another thing - the iApps share similar interfaces (for example, you create "playlists" of music, photos, addresses, calendar events, etc.) This is nice.
The iPod rocks so hard. And it works best on the mac because Apple makes everything in the chain (iTunes, firewire interface). It just works perfectly, 100 percent. I have read of some minor glitches (as always with windows) on the PC
iPod.
iBrowser almost certainly is coming. iOffice probably, but Apple may wait a bit in order not to piss off MS too much.
In general, people on this board greatly underestimate the value of ease of use. For them, they know the steps, concepts in Windows and PCs very well. But it's not like that for lots and lots of people. The iApps are a big reason to switch for them. Great intuitive apps for things they want to do, and they are included.
Computers are too hard and confusing. There's no tech support for my TV and toaster, why should there be for my computer? It's quite clear we are not there yet. Apple is trying to get us closer. That's the reason (for many, not you) to switch. Maybe something else will be a reason for you (DRM, palladium?). Maybe not, so the PC would be best for you.