I too work for a company that lets us choose between a PC or Mac, including Surface. I notice most of the older employees choose PC's while the younger generation chooses a Mac. I see 5 reasons people choose a Mac:
1. It seems to be less locked down versus the PC.
2. Connectivity to peripheral (particularly projectors and big monitors) seems to work better.
3. As mobile and python based development has exploded I tend to see more Mac adoption.
4. It integrates well with their iPhone allowing usage of iMessage, Browser Continuity, and iTunes.
5. The MacBook is more premium hardware than the PC offered to the employee.
I think Windows 10 will make the difference for a lot of shops going forward. It's much more stable, easier to update and the fact you can buy Microsoft based hardware now is a great step forward. Surface Books, Laptops, Desks and Pros are great steps in the right direction of reestablishing cool.
More importantly MS has made a great effort with Cortana and Edge to be able to sync better with mobile which was a big reason for more people choosing Apple laptops.
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