OT: Question for Anim

Anim, as someone who has worked in the TV/Film industry I'd like your serious opinion on something.  Elsewhere I'm involved in a discussion where we are wondering how Apple can get away with the prices it charges and is there anything it actually does better than a high-end PC. Someone suggested video and audio (music) work.
So my question is what would you use now for video and/or FX work?  And why please?
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