Beating the same old drum, to mac or not?

[Mr. Ron]

I've been searching the foums for info in using a mac for gps, and although there is a wealth of info, i found nothing current. Here's the story...i own a Garmin 60cs, and used it for the first time travelling through the states this summer. I love it! My only problem is it's limited memory, a lot of places i went i didn't have any maps (Gamin City Select). I also hate the fact that you have to plan your rout before you leave, downloading the nesesary maps. The answer to this problem is to carry a laptop. I also plan on downloading digital photo's and video, documenting my adventures. This is where my indecision starts...I hate PC!! I hate everything about it! It crashes when you need it the most, and it's a constant battle to keep internet vermin out. Most of my computer use is internet and multi-media, and i've been seriously considering upgrading to the latest G4 powerbook and Finalcut Pro. Compact, light, aluminum, powerful and really not much more expensive than comparable pc laptops. The question is has it become any easier to run Mapsource software on a Mac? Is there other GPSMAP software comparable toWorldmap and City Select that runs on Mac? Is Virtual PC the only option? All i want to do is open a program, choose my maps, plug in my GPS and download, all without jumping through hoops Truth is, i'm not all that computer savy, and reading all this tech-talk on running mapsource is giving me a migrain!
How about GPSy? Or the Touratech maps?
...I'm so confused! Please don't let this be the only reason i can't buy a Mac!


BTW...i heared through the grapevine Mac was going to an Intel processor. Would this make a difference?