Apple (Mac) vs. Microsoft (PC)

I am a reformed PC user that has switched to Mac. I love my Mac and wouldn't give it up for anything. And if I buy another computer it will definitely be a mac. Mac's win out in form 100% and function 80%. Really though it can't just be boiled down to which is better. Despite the vast improvements Mac has made towards being a serious business machine, it is still light years behind. Also for gaming the PC wins. Unfortunately in both cases it is primarily because of greater software choice availability rather then functionality. The graphics on a mac are much better, however game companies rarely think of making mac versions of their games. It is the same for business software, however part of that is Steve Jobs stubbornness. Steve Jobs never wanted to make mac's business friendly as such he underfunds R&D for servers and business applications. The Xserv is a great file server for a mac only shop, but add a few PC's and it is not as effective, you are better to move to Linux, now add application services and forget it. Mac OSX Leopard is a great OS, its stable, easy to navigate and configure, and simple to troubleshoot. For the average user Mac's would probably be the ideal choice, but for serious gamers or business people avoid it. Now for graphics designs people forget PC's entirely, Mac's win hands down. Although the same software is available for Mac's and for PC's (Adobe's CS3) it just outperforms on a Mac by at least a factor of ten, not to mention the controls flow better and more logically on a mac to a mac user then on a PC to a PC user.

I am a Tech enthusiast and I will tell you truthfully from working at a Computer Store/Service Shop that is Certified in Apple and PC repairs that Apples aren't as great as they seem, but on the flip side its true that mainstream Computers sold at Firms like Best buy, Wal-mart Etc. are mostly made in a horrible manor. Also, PC's aren't just Microsoft that is the operating system that is being used, there are many other operating systems that match and are even superior to Apple OS's due to there flexibility. Yes Apple's are easy to use out of the box but are clearly behind in Gaming, Software capabilities, and open source integration but only because of the OS. As for Graphics being better in a APPLE as stated above me: that is quite a wrong answer They are equal! They use the same Hardware!! Apples used to use different Hardware tailored to their own needs but found it cheaper to use the same Hardware in PC's. if your starting to get the jist from this response they are basically the same thing with 2 key differences Style and OS. As for Features and Speed Spec's you can get a PC laptop for cheaper but, to make this a neutral response: The macbook's are affordable and are ready to use right out of the box. On top of that they do provide quality parts and labor. the MAC OS is easy to use and requires less work like you wanted so it is the perfect choice for you!

Hi RESguy! I have both. Well at least I used to have a MAC and a PC. Now, I'm just stuck with the PC cos my iBook broke down. It's too old. MAC is easy to use and is not prone to viruses like MS. I'm gonna have me new Macbook though next week. Yehey!

My friend...everything has it's own benifits...MAC is great in some aspects...Microsoft in many.. If you consider fed up with these viruses, trojans and all then better get a Mac book.I have Windows Vista Ultimate..I like Windows best because of its good graphical interface...highly sophisticated than Linux & Unix based systems like MAC, Solaris, Ubuntu and all. Coming to virus if u maintain your computer well with a very good antivirus system...if u choose a best OS and good configuration the you will be free from all slowness...It's very good to a have MAC too ...I tried it..think twice before you take any step... Bye Have a nice day..keep smiling

defintely Apple. Oh oh, have you seen the new Macbook Air? Have you seen how thin it is? Now, that's revolutionary. Apple always win against Microsoft in any way. Their design is simple and programs running on their OS are so much faster and less memory consumption.

I Absolutley love my MacBook....I have had PC's in the past...but i love it..i dont think i will go back to pc's if i do it has to be a REAL Good one...

I have never had Mac. I use PC-s all my life and if I had to choose my choice would be PC, but it is just because Macs are mystery to me... lol. In Croatia there are not many people with Macs and reason for that is their price. They are much more expensive then PC-s.

From a student prespective apple is very good. It has cool features and looks cool. Use windows if you are looking for a career in software. Happy browsing