It’s a war of sorts, one that is fought on the field of technology. And from the look of things, Apple seems to be emerging the clear winner in the battle for supremacy between Mac and Windows. But opinions differ, and there are those who would swear by Microsoft because the company’s reach is far and wide. So why would you want to go with a Mac from Apple if you’re buying a PC? Because:
- Apple is a pioneer in technology. It is arguably the first to come out with innovative and revolutionary products, and you don’t have to look beyond the iPod to prove the veracity of this statement.
- Apple products are less likely to be hit by viruses. The software is good no doubt, but what’s more important is that the hackers are after the larger target, the population that uses Windows, and so are not too inclined to write virus code for the Mac.
- According to the official Apple website, the best reason to buy a Mac is because “the hardware and software are made by the same company”. So in essence, everything is compatible and works like a charm. If you’ve ever used Windows and been faced with error messages that tell you that XYZ device needs a driver, you’ll appreciate this advantage in Apple.
- Brand Apple stands for quality today; when you buy an Apple, you know you don’t have to be worried about slipshod quality or haphazard software that is riddled with bugs.
- Apple’s revolutionary GUI is a work of art to be admired – the design is clean and stylish and conducive to efficient usage.
- Apple now offers you the ability to dual boot with both Windows and its innovative Unix based operating system OS X.
- Yes, the products are slightly more expensive than those offered by the competition, but Apple more than makes up for this disadvantage in the form of reliability and quality.
- OS X is reliable and does not crash like its Windows counterparts do. Just ask anyone who’s torn their hair out in frustration after dealing with the BSD (blue screen of death) or Windows Vista.
- Once an Apple fan, always an Apple fan – you’ll never go back to Windows after the great functionality that the Mac offers.
- And to end on a less serious and more frivolous note – if you want style and penance and substance as well, an Apple product is your best bet; the snazzy colors and funky designs should be proof enough of this.
By-line: Laura A. Wright is a guest author, who contributed this post. Laura writes on the topic of online paralegal degrees. She can be reached at her email laura.wright@radiffmail.com.
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