Leon..it depends what you mean by runs much better.
Let me say i have been a MAC user for 5yrs - previous to that had only ever touched them occasionally at uni - i was a PC user. Would i ever go back - NO.
Why - several reasons,
startup time for one much better,
you do not get the machine just freezing or the BSOD..malfunctions on a mac like this happen, but only very occasionally.
viruses/trojans - while there are much reduced, as is email spam i have found.
Things just work on a MAC - & the users expect them too - and complain to apple when they don't
The fress software like iphoto/idvd/imovie is very easy to use - you usually don't need to read manuals to start using it
Bad points - some things just aren't mac compatible...all printers/cameras are..but some ccd's don't have mac drivers - some software is only windows based - you do have to search for alternatives (like nebulosity for stacking) usually there is a couple around.
Also internet firms don't offer much assistance..thoguh iwill day mac's are easier to setup anyway
There will be a bit of a learning curve - took me about 2 months on fairly constant use to be really proficient..if you are a casual user might take 6months to really know your way around - it helps if someone close by can offer assistance
Go for it -
