ive never known what's the big deal or difference, if there is any, between a mac and pc.help?

Answer 1

PC is better.

Answer 2

Mac commercials make you think that PC's are bulky, repetitive, and way behind. What's ironic is that Apple recently ditched IBM -- the decade-long manufacturer of their CPU technology. They balked at their original claim that IBM's CPU was superior, then switched to Intel and the "x86" platform. So much for being "unique" and "innovative". That move flat-out admits that Apple is chasing the PC.

The truth away from the propaganda in their commercials is that there's nothing a Mac can do that a PC can't.

Though Macs are generally better out of the box, by no means are they more powerful. How can it be, especially now that it has the same type of CPU? The debate isn't about the hardware anymore, it's about the operating system and software that's available for it. You will find more offerings with the Windows platform, and most importantly, it will be easier to find help from a friend, relative, or online when you need it.

Plus, if hardware in a Mac breaks down, good luck repairing it yourself. Most of what's in a Mac is "proprietary" (that means non-standard). With a PC, you can replace parts yourself for cheap and for the most part is easier to do. That's a side of the story you don't hear often. Buying replacement parts from Apple can get quite expensive.

Macs do have one thing going for them -- the MAC operating system. When compared to Windows, it's arguably easier to learn and navigate, and can be just as powerful to customize. For someone with little or no PC experience, it can be the better decision if you want to get started in multimedia (audio & video) right away. Also, there are a lot less threats and vulnerabilities to worry about, since it's not a big target right now by script kiddies and hackers. That will change soon though, as Apple gains more of the market share over time. But for now, it's a pretty good alternative in that respect.


Nothing against Mac's overall - I just feel they're more of a pretty package with hidden maintenance costs.

Answer 3

Meagan,

Your question can be answered by simply saying that they are two different brands of computers; really, just two different types of computer systems available to the general public. But, what IS the deal between them?

Macs and PCs are different in the way they’re built, their hardware, and the way they run, their software. People, like you, probably, tend to use Windows-based PCs because it is the world’s most widely used system. Many people find that useful and convenient. Mac, however, isn’t widely used, but many customers are fanatic about them because of the little things Apple Computer puts into their computers that make them slightly fancier than PCs. To understand this, you really have to talk to people who own one. They’ll likely tell you what the big deal is all about. Apple’s successful marketing strategy and “cute” products, in addition to well-designed, functional computers, in my opinion, has helped give Mac its place in popular culture.

Answer 4

Macs and PCs are almost the same thing with exceptions of hardware and operating systems.

The latest generations of Macs are based on Intel processors, meaning they can run Windows and OS X (OS X being the more secure one by far, being based off of Unix) at once. Both name-brand PCs (Dell) and Macs have their difficulties with parts.

Most of the time hard drive upgrades and memory upgrades are rather easy in both. Anything more (again, we're looking at name-brand off the shelf PCs like Dell) may require intervention with the manufacturer.

In short, both do the same thing, but some are better suited for specific tasks.

Answer 5

Same kind of difference as a Chevy and a Ford. They both do pretty much the same things, with a few differences and things that are unique to each. They both get you from point A to point B. And like cars, alot has to do with personal preference.

Answer 6

macintosh are built on a whole different type of operating system.. one less prone to viruses and stuff

PC are windows based applications and are less reistant to hacks and viruses.

Answer 7

You'd get lotsa help on this one if you moved out from Antartica.