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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 1018018" data-attributes="member: 24098">If you can tolerate Windows, that's what I'd do.  The Mac is great and all, but unless you have a compelling reason to switch, it's a lot of trouble to go to just to appease your friends.  With that said, if you bought a Mac looking for something different and have an open mind to it, it can be very rewarding.It's unfortunate, but occasionally all manufacturers make a dud.  And what's really unfortunate is that you bought a custom build.  Otherwise, they probably would have just swapped it on the spot.  If you do decide to stick with it, I think you'll find that Apple takes care of you.  I would certainly complain (directly to Apple Customer Service, over the phone - not the store) about the lead time to replace the machine and see what they'll do to compensate you.</blockquote>