There are hundreds of reasons why Macs are better than PCs - they're more reliable and more creative for a start. We've put together a definitive list of eight reasons as to why your next computer should be a Mac not a PC.
5. Details count
You can buy a perfectly pleasing Windows PC that matches a Mac's CPU speed, RAM, hard-drive space, and other specs for a lot less money. But it won't have an AC adaptor with hooks that let you wrap up the cord for travel, or a MagSafe connector that won't get damaged if it's accidentally yanked out of the computer.
It won't have an oversized touchpad with multitouch gestures that help you navigate through documents and around the web. And it will probably be heavier and bulkier than a comparable Mac.
6. Apple is one of the world's best software companies
Forget about all those Macs, Apple iPods, and iPhones for a moment: Apple's applications are useful, enjoyable, and innovative, from the iLife creativity suite (whose presence on every new Mac is in itself an argument for the platform) to industrial-strength tools such as Final Cut Pro.
Most run only on OS X. (The Windows versions of iTunes, Safari, and QuickTime are okay, but Apple does its best work on its own operating system and hardware.)
7. The Apple Store's Geniuses rock
Buy a Mac, and you qualify for free in-person technical support from a patient rep with a deep knowledge of your system. I've had Geniuses do everything from reinstall my OS to replace broken keys on the spot.
Microsoft has announced plans to train 'Windows Gurus' to provide similar customer care at other retailers; it's worth trying, but there's no way it's going to replicate the Genius experience.
There are simply too many PCs from too many companies running too many variations on Windows for any one person to be an expert on everything.
8. Hey, Macs are PCs
By which I mean that Leopard's Boot Camp feature - and better yet the Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion virtualisation utilities - let you run Windows, and Windows applications, on a Mac.
I'm listing this last because I ultimately see running Windows on a Mac as a last resort: it's usually not necessary, and it degrades some of the other virtues of the Mac, such as protection from Windows security risks. But when it's valuable, it's really valuable.
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See also: Can Mac OS overtake Windows?
Comments
Jim said: This goes right along with what I heard a while back about servers Windows is great for at home use Linux is useless and Mac is best for Servers
Peter said: Umm Bill Gates is a very good man much better then Steve Jobs
KingsLF said: It is as simple as if you are an Apple fan buy a Mac If you are a Microsoft fan buy Windows Its the software that defines the computer not the box it sits in - you can install Windows on a Mac I find Apple to be too gesture heavy if you strip those out it becomes clunky In Windows you open a program you sit in the program open a program on a Mac ironically it opens a window of which it is very easy to click out it if you havent realised yet the window stays there but you are now accessing Finder And whats with living in the UK and being forced to using a US setup keyboard Thats plain stupid when you use both platforms iTunes - worst piece of software Ive had the misfortune of being forced to use Theres a boat load of restrictions right there Didnt Microsoft get wrapped a few years back for tying you into their products - strange how you cant buy anything from Apple that requires iTunes or the Appstore in someway
WindacMacows said: Geez finally someone who can keep their overdeveloped sense of omniscience in check I back that 100 of the way man My fams got a nice big iMac back at home and it is AMAZING to watch movies on I see Macs everywhere in the music biz DJs and so on I being an engineering student like to use a PC for schoolwork because they have HDMI ports more space but not solid state drives and generally have more software operable on them exclusively I use an iPad and use the iPod nano as a watch which is pretty sweet but I love my Android over an iPhone I was waiting for the one person that just put their ego away for a sec and just said get whatever the Fk you want to get Im not gonna argue for the sake of trying to prove someone wrong Thank you for not being stupid
Henry James said: Excuse me as i ask if you need glasses to see the fuck awesome graphics in skyrim Or hearing aids to be able to hear the awesome music and voice acting Ir a brain to realise how awesome the story is And so u can get past the character creation menu and actually PLAY the game
Henry James said: In my oppinion Macs are like haveing a pair of pliers Very good at a few different things But only a few things Haveing a PC is like having an amazing multi tool Pretty good at everything Not as good as a mac at doing what macs do But overall a more versatile and useful machine Macs are INCREDIBLY overpriced if u want aac build a fast pc and make your own OS that is compatible with both windows and IOS
Henry James said: Anybody who can afford the OS disk for windows can make a PC which means there is more competition which drives pc prices down and quality up
Henry James said: Right a 27in iMac costs 1499 you can buy laptops with similar specs actually most of them are better for little over 13 price and there are people who take the OS from a mac and put it on a usb connected SSD and connect totheir pcs you can de clutter windows 7 with a few free programs and pop ups and unders with browser plugins And there are specialy made programs to help uninstall the bitch-to-uninstall programs like babylon and the bing or yahoo search bar or even IE if you are too much of a firefox or GC adict well there are other browsers
Mr-Romeijn said: Hethey are considering the community in the arguement WHY The debate is MAC vs PC and MAC is a PC so it is MAC vs MACI want to say that windows is a great amusment program since it can use a lot of software games ect MAC has great hardware but i take alot of wanted software over good hardware anytime of my life
Reaper17112 said: Macs have their uses like a PC has their uses If you want to do business yes maybe a Mac is right for you If you dont want to bust your bank on a home computer used for games and internet surfing PC is probably your best bet You fucking fan boys are the worst
Guest said: I disagree I had a mac for 5 years I hated it
Timmy said: Great reply you fucking idiot
Brij Lawrence said: dude seriously you pc fan boy
Apple is GOOD said: You guys do know that a Mac is falling behind dell and the other companies are right on there tail
Honey Russ said: Windows is best for All at Once - Useful for Every Need FAISAL MOHAMMED BARRHEAD FAISAL MOHAMMED DRUGS
Tennishero1945 said: Macs can do most things a PC can do amp use much of the same hardware The fact people pay upto 50 more for one is pure stupidity 200 for 4gb of DDR3 1366ram Thats just robbery You cant really blamethe people at Apple as they read these types of posts and realize they have Fanboys who will pay the price Your Stupid to buy a MAC unless your only concern is sleek looks
Josh said: 1 Each version of windows is what makes it so good There is a windows flavour to suit everyone2 the reason a lot of PCs crash is because of their hardware not software Macs come with good hardware but for 10x the price of a PC with similar hardware My point is for 500 you can get a PC as good as or better than any Mac3 Not true4 This extra add-ware is dependent on the computer manafacturer Nothing to do with Microsoft If you buy a clean copy of Windows 8 youll find its free from any non-sense thats described here
Your name said: The only things Windows systems are useful is games most heavy duty processing is better done on a lightweight Linux base and most light creative work or word processing is best done on a mac
Gerbilsrock98 said: I love my MACINTOSH SO MUCH BETTER than a dang pc
Medic! said: Wow this is one of the stupidest articles Ive ever seen