I really think that this is an overstated effect for computers. For the iPhone and iPod maybe that's true. But for the laptops? I dunno.
I know OSX is the #1 reason I prefer a mac at home. Being able to play like a native member of the Posix world while still having one of my favorite GUI APIs available is a big deal in my book.
Oddly enough on the lekking[1] front; I've gotten more comments in the last few months when I pull my smallish (8.9in.) netbook out and use it, than I've seen anyone get for using a Mac in the past couple of years.
I know OSX is the #1 reason I prefer a mac at home. Being able to play like a native member of the Posix world while still having one of my favorite GUI APIs available is a big deal in my book.