Why is a macbook seen as best for programming?

[Shicky]

I've never been keen on Apple, I see the likes of a Macbook as a fashion item, costing a premium over the exact same spec windows based laptop. However I do appreciate in some instances it is the best machine to go for such as music and video editing work.

One thing I'm not understanding is why people are suggesting a Macbook is a must for developers? Obviously you gain access to objective C but otherwise what are the benefits?

 

[Shicky]

the view spawned from seeing a conference thing about 'brogramming' then further investigating that stuff.

It's not an opinion I hold, more that I was just curious where it was going from as it went against my own thoughts