[CelestialChild]

Life has caused me to be relatively absent from this place for so long, but now that I'm making preparations for Japan in the fall I figured I should start checking up here again.

I wanted to ask about computers-laptops specifically. I'll be studying abroad in Japan for a year, which is why this is kind of important.

I have a question about the use of Mac computers in Japan. I currently own on Sony laptop which in the last year has given me more trouble than it's worth, and I'm looking in to buying a new laptop by the end of the summer. I am considering purchasing a mac if I have the available funds by that time, but I'm wondering whether or not this is worth it. I've had two Japanese friends before tell me "Don't buy a mac! Nobody uses it in Japan!" but I wanted to know if anyone had different or the same experiences, what difficulties were faced, etc.

I know there is a Mac store in Ginza... how is customer service and tech support, in the event something goes wrong? If anyone knows.

Is there anything I should keep in mind, or that any of you would recommend?

Thank you in advanced =)