Serious tech geek here - I currently have a mac laptop, but use PC (and even linux) systems everyday. In my opinion, it comes down to this:
- Macs are great if you have the money to buy them. They work well, things are more natural to do, and work the way you expect. Plus, things like managing your pictures, movies, etc are FAR easier and built in.
- PCs are also good, and cheaper. If you are on a tighter budget, then look here. You will have to download / install software to manage your pictures/music in a nice way.
It's not fair to say either one is truly better, but if you can afford it, buy a mac. It will be easier to use. Both have the same Office suite (Microsoft Office: word, excel, powerpoint) and both surf the web equally well. It comes down to what you want it for, and what you can afford.