[MrCrabby]

Only if you do a lot of work in the dark.
Besides, if it doesn't cost too much more money, you could always turn the lights off if you don't like them, right?

[MountainDew]

Thank ye oh great one who calls himself, "MrCrabby" Thank ye.

[MountainDew]

Okay, I've finally broke down. Usually, I'd shun getting a mac, but they sound so good right now. I had a lan party over at a friends house, and someone brought a macbook with bootcamp on it. It seemed to run all the games well, even though it was several years old. I've kinda been leaning toward portability now, so would getting a macbook with bootcamp be a good idea?

[MrCrabby]

If you are heavily into gaming, then it would probably not be a good idea for your purposes. You would end up spending more money (having to buy an extra copy of Windows) as well.
I think Macs are unrivaled in terms of the software packages that they offer, but unless you have a really good reason for getting one (i.e. you NEED to use Digital Performer or Final Cut), you should stick with a Windows machine.

[MountainDew]

Most laptops have pathetic graphics cards, except for the expensive gaming laptops. Unfortunately there heavy and have low battery life. Would it be wise to shell out the money for a gaming laptop, or forfeit portability for value and get a desktop.