After 3 faithful years, my laptop is dead. So I'm in the market for a new one. I've never had an Apple, but I have an iPhone and a few family members have a macbook, so I'm leaning towards the macbook. So I have a few questions:

1) Anyone have a macbook/macbook pro?
a) Which model?
b) How's the overall experience?
c) Have you heard anything about new models coming out? (I'm looking to buy this summer)
d) I'm a pre-med major, don't require any software or high-power features, what about an iPad?
2) Anyone have a another brand?
a) What brand?
b) How's the customer service?
c) How long have you had it


Any input at all is appreciated!