is pc better than mac?

Question

is pc better than mac?

Answer 1

I have to agree with the first guy. It is mostly about preference. I hate Macs, but, thats only because Ive used a mac for most of my life and I know the Ins and Outs of it. The way I like to think of it is this way. With a mac, you are subject to its will and must simply comply with it. With a pc, you are the one in control; it will bend to your will. Now, here is the catch, with a mac, you can just let it take charge and simply follow along. With a pc, you can force your will over it and get what you want. Depending on the type of person you are, your preference will be different. A person who is very demanding and pushy will hate a mac because it just doesn't have any options. Those who like being taken care of and have no wish fight with their computer, will not like a pc.



If you want to talk money, a pc of similiar price to a mac will always perform better and just have better hardware. If you want to talk choices and variety, PC wins this category with numerous venders (which can be discouraging to some people). If you want software, the mac comes with better standard software. iTunes beats musicmatch, iMovie beats MovieMaker, garageBand beats sound recorder, etc. *prepares for flames for such statements*. However, the pc has a lot more software available that is more varied, and much more flexible (remember, macs don't like to give in). Try a simple search on the internet for software, you are going to find lots of .exe files. I tried demonstrating this once and found linux software before I found mac software (which is why I always inlcude the word "mac" when I search for mac software). Also, the pc has a lot more and a lot better professional level software available for it. Sorry mac-people, but final cut pro is in fact NOT the greatest thing since sliced bread.



Then there is the issue of hardware and upgrading. For macs, upgrades basically don't exist. If your mac is not quite good enough, you should just toss it and get a new one. It is this very attitude of Apple that got them sued over their iPods (why replace the dead battery in your iPod when you can just buy a new iPod every 6 months!). Also, pc hardware tends to be better. Take a look at the iBooks. They had some serious overheating problems (though exploding batteries are not exactly better). At least, Apple admits their PowerPC chips weren't cutting it, which is why they jumped to the PC's intel chips (that's right! pc did intel before it was cool). I was quite happy to hear apple was going to be using nvidia video cards (mac-users: video cards? what are those?). I know! crazy isn't it? This kinda leads to the next point. I have to question how much the video cards are for gaming. I think they are really for 3d rendering in some of the media workings that macs are known for. The only thing PCs have more of then software is GAMES! which is perhaps the biggest deficiency of the mac. sure, you can get oregon trail (an awesome game!) and play some zuma but really, there just aren't as many. macs are not gaming consoles.



Now, except perhaps the gaming thing, everything I listed probably doesn't matter for the average user. Which is why the mac is so popular with the typical end-user (despite splitting <10% of the market share with linux). Oh... I didn't get to talk about linux... oh well, maybe next time.

Answer 2

I, personally, am making the move to be running mostly Linux. Currently running Debian and Ubuntu on two of my machines, though I am dual booting them with Windows XP.



But as far as the Mac vs. PC thing. You are really going to get a lot of mixed responses. It's like asking what's better Ford vs. Chevy, you will probably run into a lot of "fanboy" type comments.



The real truth is, they both have their ups and downs. Both have their benefits and downfalls. Vista isn't ready for comparison yet. Too many driver issues still...and it's still too new and people are still adjusting. But XP with SP2 is pretty stable for the most part. I run my computers all day, everyday...and with my preventive maintenance I hardly ever have to worry about anything.

The myth is that Macs are bulletproof. They have their share of problems, and trust me, as a computer technician I have seen plenty. And there ARE viruses out there for Macs but the thing is Windows is still the most commonly used operating system for home users. That means there are more people out there spending time to exploit all of it's weaknesses. Whereas if they were to target Macs they would be wasting their time because it would affect a smaller amount of people. Though there have been viruses written for Macs, don't let anyone tell you there hasn't been. If Macs were the "standard" for home users you would be seeing a lot more problems with them.



It's sort of like Microsoft Internet Explorer vs. Firefox. I use Firefox but I recognize that the only reason it's better is because it's not used by as many people and that IE has been the standard browser for YEARS. Therefor the weaknesses have been exploited a lot more. Firefox is actually a lot more unsecure of a browser.

Answer 3

As a user of PCs for 20 over years I confess a preference for them but I would admit that Macs are better put together software-wise (everything integrates properly and there is a singe look and feel. Also doing tasks like creating web pages or multimedia stuff is so easy compared to the PC). The PC wins though in the range of software available, the lower price of the hardware and software and the fact that with PCs being everywhere most people can use them without training.

Answer 4

pc is more practical and mac is more creative... Some programs like microsoft word can be downloaded into mac, s o it's not like you have to use all mac programs. However there are some programs than are not compatible with mac, so you have to get the mac version at a higher price. It actually depends on what you do to decide on whether pc is better, if you do things like IT pc is better but if you do 'creative' jobs like advertising mac would be better. a mac is also easier to carry around as it doesn't have a seperate cpu like a pc does.

Answer 5

It all depends on what your using it for.



If your working on a Microsoft network and will have to swap and share documents with people who use Windows machines - then get a windows pc as it will be much easier to do these things.



If your mainly working alone and the above doesn't matter then either a pc or mac will do. Macs are pretty nice but they can be expensive and software isn't as easy to get as it is for a PC.



Decide what you need the computer for and what software you will need - then check the availability of this before buying.



Hope some of this helps ... and no doubt there will be a few Mac heads on here shortly shouting about how Macs are way better but ignore them -- they are often blind to the pitfalls of Macs.



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Answer 6

The best way to find out is to try both. I tried an apple book pro over easter weakend and fell in love with its amazing programs. Sure its a little bit different compared to a PC but its not that hard to get used to. Biggest downside is the cost. Same price for PC computers/laptops and you can get a lot more (meaning more ram, better CPU, and so on). Macs are just fun to use, there's so much to explore on them and its nice to have change every now and then. Hey, they made the iPod every one loves that why not give there computers a try too.

Answer 7

Well statistically speaking Apple sells 51% of personal computers while the other 49% are made up of all of the other companies (HP, Compaq, Dell, Sony, etc.)

85% of viruses, malware, and spyware are made for Windows based software, and are either more detectable or less effective in Macs.

I would rather have a Mac but truth be told they are a lot more pricey than PC's, and not always compatible with all programs unless you get Windows software for it.

Answer 8

Its mostly preference. I hate Macs, but, thats only because Ive used Windows since I was 10 and I know the Ins and Outs of it. My girlfriend has a Mac and I think its too pretty and dumbed down or something. Seems likes Macs might be easier to use. I would suggest it for someone brand new to compuers or an old granny. Windows just has better programs.

Answer 9

like the others said, it all depends on what you plan to use it for. i've used both pcs and macs for years (started on a pc), but i like the mac better, and now use it exclusively.



i just want the machine to work and work right and could care less about anything inside of the tower or laptop. (macs are upgradable, however...i've had that done to a g4 i owned.) i'm a photographer so i work with large files in photoshop and other programs.



a lot of software is bundled into mac osx. but some...not all...software you need to purchase, will probably be a little more expensive for the mac.



in the end, a computer is just a piece of expensive electronic equipment. each machine has it's strengths and weaknesses. if you're trying to make a decision, you need to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of both and make your decision based on that. but i doubt if you'll find many people who've REALLY used both macs and pcs who don't prefer the mac.

Answer 10

It depends on what you are wanting it for. For gaming, PC is definitely better, bc there aren't as many software options for mac. But for many regular files, Mac offers better software for music, drafting, and all sorts of editing options, as well as has software compatible to MS Office so you can still make documents that are just like a PC. I personally like my PC better than Mac, but I have a friend who swears by his Mac (except that he can't use it to get online bc they didn't make an ethernet card or wireless card for his model).

Answer 11

yes.

although it could vary to whom you ask,

but PC's are just capable of so much more than Mac's.

Mac's are more resistant towards viruses but that falls short to limited capabilities which render it useless in todays world. Maybe one day Mac and PC's will come together and form a computer that will be virtually perfect, who knows, but as of today the PC rules above all.

Answer 12

Macs are not prone to bugs, viruses, trojan horses etc. They are far more stable and user friendly. Well designed and durable.

I have used both and are using both currently. I prefer my iMac to any PC or laptop with Windows including Vista.

On the new Macs you can run both OS X and Windows.

Answer 13

here's a link to MacBook Pros on ebay.