If like me, you fancied trying a Mac out but could never quite justify the expense of getting an iMac, this makes an ideal starter Mac for people.

Purchased due to it's small, compact but powerful nature (similar size Windows PC's seem to be crippled with Atom CPU's which make for slow running machines), this machine has shone. OS X was a complete change of pace from Windows and was a breath of fresh air. It's different enough to need to learn, but similar enough to Windows that anyone with computer experience can get used to.

The Mac itself is pretty small - it happily sits on my desk and is only slightly larger than my external hard drive. The aluminium case and Apple logo add a touch of class. The machine is dead quiet - with it on, I can't hear it - only when I start doing some intensive CPU work (like some casual gaming) does the fan kick in and make itself heard.

Performance wise, it's plenty enough to play Team Fortress 2 and Fallout New Vegas (not at full settings but at a very playable graphics level) - New Vegas is only playable if boot-camped mind.

Overall, it's a risk free purcahse - Apple have a 14 day trial period where you're welcome to try out the Mac and return if you're unhappy with it. I think that's a pretty good deal.