Apple Computers

I have recently begun researching Apple computers. I have two PCs in my home as of now, and they are just so much trouble! Fifty percent of the time I go on the computer, the internet is down or it freezes up, or is just slow! I heard from a friend who currently owns an Apple computer and a MacBook that Apple is really easy to use, and has no viruses. She said she likes it a lot, and it is especially good for graphics; she and her husband compose music on their Apple. With only two PCs, my family of four has to take turns using the computers. I would like a laptop of my own with only my stuff on it, for only me to use in my room. If I needed to print something out, I would save it on my flash drive and print it out on one of the PCs' printers. (would this work, taking a written document from an apple and printing it out on a PC?). I've only heard good things about Apple so far, and their software sure looks cool! I'm thinking about taking a trip to my local Apple store for more info. On my list of pros and cons, under pros I have easy to use, no viruses, less trouble! Under cons I have only that I don't know how to use it yet, but I think that won't be too hard. To any Apple users out there, I would appreciate your comments! If you have any suggestions please leave them, I could really use some help! Thank you! ~Clarinda.

P.S. I'm not sure if anyone has checked out my previous post yet, but if you click on the link, you will see something really cute! Take a look!