No, apple is a junk brand with overpriced products. If you want a real computer go with a windows (windows 10 is going to be awesome!). Look at the specs of a comparable product to the macbook and you will see how this brand is ripping off everyone.
I've had my Macbook Pro for 6 years and have never had a problem with it. Don't have to worry about viruses and other nasty stuff. Apple doesn't have to do 'fixes' every other day. I purchased a rebuilt one and have never looked back. I have an iPhone 5S and just ordered an iPhone 6 and have an iPad as well. I'm Apple all the way!
You are paying a lot more for some subtle niceties, seems like overkill for some school kid prone to losing their backpacks, if you can't justify it with special needs you might be able to get by doing the basics on a $300 windows laptop. Professionals like a touring musician using it with pro tools, etc can more easily justify.
10 mac owner it.
If you're looking for the user experience and physical durability, yes. But if you are looking for cheap or customization, then PCs are better options.