Originally Posted by
ChrisWagner
Thinkpads last longer, are built like tanks, much more serviceable and in the long run a better value. A ton more software available too.
No, they're hardcore science machines due to the proximity of OSX to Unix. Most people in my field run Macs, and this field has won the most Nobels in Chemistry in the last 10 years (X-ray crystallography.)
Crystallography on OS X - OS X Scientific Computing
I think you're prejudiced and working with outdated information, but that's what I would expect.
In addition, I think it's quite hard to question the durability of just about any Mac product. I'm typing this on a 2012 rMBP that's seen more usage than just about any ThinkPad (Lenovo) machine in existence.