That's not quite true. While OS X isn't targeted nearly as often as Windows, it is still wise to install antivirus software. There are viruses and trojans floating around that specifically target Macs.
That's not unique to Apple. Windows and Linux platforms have that too.
Entry level, yes. Professional/high-end, it's about even.
It's a closed garden. There are a lot more software options (and games) available for the windows platform, which isn't restricted to one company's approval.
Is the hardware identical between your computers? I'm guessing you laptop has less powerful hardware in it.
Quoted from o-din:If you want it to last for 15 years and never spend another dime on it, Mac.
What about all the software you have to pay for in the app store? The windows platform has a lot more free software floating around.
What about adapters, chargers, and other accessories? Apple branded stuff is ridiculously expensive--you're paying for the brand recognition. Adapters and chargers and whatnot for the PC ecosystem are very inexpensive.
Also, the product support lifecycle is a lot shorter on Macs (unpublished EOL cycles, but seems to be about 3-4 years before support/updates are dropped) than Windows (published EOL cycles, about 10+ years before support/updates are dropped).
It works fine on windows too.
Quoted from swinks:Macs are designed for the artistic types (video, music, art etc) as well as the general public
That's a misconception. That's just Apple's marketing department talking--and they do have a very effective marketing department.
Quoted from snyper2099:Maybe on Windows but on mac OSX, I disagree. If you are not going to use Google Apps or the iWork solution, OpenOffice is much more stable and easier to deploy and manage long term.
I can't comment on how well libreoffice works on OSX, but it does work well on windows. I just know an installer is available for OSX.