What is the difference between MAC and a PC?

Answer 1

check this page you will get 10 differences: http://llc.ucdavis.edu/10_iMac_things.htm

The biggest difference between Macs and PC's can be summed up by different "thought" processes and philosophies. Macs actually think more like humans, while PC's tend think to the opposite of humans. For example, when you see the number 182 to you it means one hundred and eighty two. A Mac would read that number the same way, however to a PC it would read that number in reverse. Thus to a PC the 182 would actually be 281 or two hundred and eighty one. Geek Note: All this is done in binary code: one's and zero's.

The Mac and PC operating systems (mainly Microsoft Windows for PC) work along the same guild lines. The vast majority of tasks on a Mac require less clicking, less menu's and flow more like a human would except them. This is why you often hear Mac users say, "Macs think like I do and PC's don't."

The difference between a Mac and PC can be summed in one sentence: "Macs and PC's operate and work differently."

This brings us to the question, "Can I use all my current programs and files with a Mac?"

Unfortunately this isn't a straight yes or no. It depends on what type of files and programs you use and the main goal of your computer experience. There is NOT one thing a PC can do that a Mac can not do. This does NOT mean a Mac can run the exact same software title as a PC, but for example many PC's use WinZip to zip and unzip files. A Mac can use a program called StuffIt to zip and unzip files. Thus both can use zip files.

Many well known programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton SystemsWorks, etc have both Mac and PC versions. This means if you use Microsoft Office on PC's you can open, modify and edit them on a Mac running Microsoft Office. Macs are able to run Windows programs and files easier and better than Windows can run Mac programs.

In fact Macs come with some of the easiest and most stable video and sound software on the market; the i-series software such as iTunes. Apple also gives discounts for families with multiple computers. For example a 5 pack of OS X (OS Ten which is the Mac equilvant to Windows) sells for only $199, while upgrading 5 Windows computers would run you $500 for an upgrade version or $1,000 for the full version.

In addition both Macs and PC's can surf the internet, download files, use e-mail, be networked together (both Mac to Mac and Mac to PC), share files, printers, cd-roms, etc. You can also run Windows on a Mac computer using a special program called Virtual PC.

So which is better?

If you are looking for an ultra stable almost problem free computing experience Macs are an excellent choice. However if you are interested in playing games only or use special software only available for PC's then the PC platform is the way to go. However if you use Virtual PC, as mentioned above, you can run most Windows programs on a Mac.. Idealy having a Mac and PC is the best of both worlds, but obviously costs more.

When choosing either Mac or PC remember this above all else:

The bottom line is pick the computer that is most comfortable to YOU. After all the salesman, article writer, us, etc aren't going to be using YOUR computer. YOU will be using YOUR computer.

Answer 2

Difference Between Pc And Mac

Answer 3

Difference Between Mac And Pc

Answer 4

Not that i have some problem with either the windows OS or the MAC,but in my point of view MAC definitely has the upper hand,i am pretty sure many of the users might not agree but based on my comparison i find it easy to explain as the MACs have cool,light and durable bodies as compared to the PCs because most of the PCs have heating problems and arent light weight as compared to MACs,secondly the PCs are much cheaper then the MACs but the lack the potential.ON the other hand i think MACs are worth the high price tags due to quality.The only main difference which i can conclude is that MACs have longer battery duration as compared to PCs but PCs are most customizable when it comes to specs.
Hope this answers the question.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

In the begining MAC was for those into graphic, PC for the scientific.
MAC can now operate PC software which is a great advantage.
Really don't think there is much of a difference now days other than my last sentence.

Answer 7

Without opening the whole Mac vs. PC can of worms--- "PC's," while generically referring to any personal computer, usually means a computer that runs the Windows operating system. Macintoshes are computers made by Apple, and run the Macintosh operating system. While Windows and Macintosh have some commonalities and some level of interoperability (they can use a lot of the same files, for example), they are significantly different enough that there's a level of *in*compatibility between them (you can't buy a Mac program and run it on a PC, for example).

The lines are getting more blurred as of late, with the newest Mac computers having the ability to have Windows installed on them.

Answer 8

There are many. One is the look of them, which can be found by going to MAC and PC websites. Another is that PC's often use Windows, which is a different operating system than what MACs use. MAC's are also often cheaper, yet PC's seems seem to be easier to use, as they are compatible with Windows, which is the powerhouse of operating systems. I hope this helps.

Answer 9

Apple Computer has started using the same parts to manufacture them as PC makers. So there is no longer a significant difference.

Answer 10

go to apple.com